Coal Cargoes

Panama Seeks IMO Assistance in Helping Stuck Seafarers

Panama’s authorities are seeking the assistance of the International Maritime Organization in helping the seafarers stuck on bulkers waiting off the coast of China with coal cargoes from Australia, reports Ship & Bunker.

What Happened?

China unofficially halted coal imports from Australia last year in an apparent retaliation for a diplomatic war of words between the two countries. Since then there has been a build-up of bulk carriers carrying Australian coal cargoes waiting off the coast of China...

https://mfame.guru/panama-seeks-imo-assistance-in-helping-stuck-seafarers/

London P&I Club issues loss prevention guide for coal cargoes

THE London P&I Club has published a loss prevention guide on risks associated with the carriage of coal cargoes, with particular emphasis on gas monitoring and ventilation.

The guide, written by Paul Willis, Senior Associate with UK-based forensic investigation and root cause analysis specialist Hawkins, notes that the management of coal cargoes and the proper use of gas detection equipment are key elements in the prevention of coal fire claims. It details the fundamental requirements relating...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/21/london-pi-club-issues-loss-prevention-guide-for-coal-cargoes/