IMSBC Code

BIMCO Revises Requirements of the Seed Cake Entries

  • BIMCO will report a series of articles, informing members of what to expect in the revised IMSBC Code which wlll come into force on 1 January 2021.
  • The first article which BIMCO reports today is on  changes made to the ” Seed cakes” entries in the IMSBC Code.
  • The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code is amended every two years and it had undergone its 5th revision.
  • This 5th revision officially called Amendment 05-19 ( “Amendment”) will enter into force on 1st January 2021,...

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Uruguay implements IMSBC Code

Uruguay’s Coast Guard Authorities have issued a new by-law, “Disposición Marítima N° 172”, which establishes the mandatory compliance with the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.

The by-law establishes that the shipper must provide the Master or his representative with appropriate information on the cargo which may be necessary for proper stowage and safe carriage of the cargo.

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When carrying a concentrate or other cargo which may liquefy,...

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Bahamas Maritime Authority informs of early adaption of amended IMSBC Code

The Bahamas Maritime Authority issued a maritime bulletin informing of the voluntarily “early” implementation of the revised IMSBC Code concerning all ships registered in the Bahamas Authority.

Namely, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted amendments to the IMSBC Code at its 101st session – see Resolution MSC.462(101), and decided that the amendments will come into force in January 1, 2021.

Additionally, the Maritime Safety Committee also...

https://safety4sea.com/bahamas-maritime-authority-informs-of-early-adaption-of-amended-imsbc-code/

IMO CCC 6 addresses important safety issues

IMO published the summary of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers, 6th session (CCC 6), which took place from 9 to 13 September 2019. The Sub-Committee validated a new IMO Model Course on Safe Handling and Transport of Solid Bulk Cargoes.

IMO Model Course on Safe Handling and Transport of Solid Bulk Cargoes validated

The safety of ships transporting bulk cargoes is based on proper implementation of IMO rules, while training is also crucial. For this reason, a new IMO Model...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-ccc-6-addresses-important-safety-issues/

Lessons learned: Crack in cargo hold cover leads to wet damage

In its Monthly Safety Scenario for April, the Swedish Club describes a case of cargo damage caused by water ingress due to a crack on the hatch coaming. The incident resulted in several days of delay for the ship to get the wet cargo off the vessel, while most of the cargo was refused by the buyer.

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The bulk carrier had a full cargo of zinc concentrate onboard and was sailing from the west coast to the east coast of South America. When the vessel passed Cape Horn, it experienced heavy...

https://safety4sea.com/lessons-learned-crack-in-cargo-hold-cover-leads-to-wet-damage/

Watch: North Club launches can test training pack to address liquefaction risk

North P&I Club has launched a new series of bite-sized training packs to help seafarers avoid the contributing factors to workplace casualties, as well as unplanned events that had the potential to result in injury, illness, or damage. The first training pack focuses on the Can Test, the IMSBC complementary test for bulk cargoes, to address suspected bulk cargo liquefaction, which has claimed lives of an estimated 112 seafarers since 2007.

The Can Test provides ships’ crews with an indication of...

https://safety4sea.com/watch-north-club-launches-can-test-training-pack-to-address-liquefaction-risk/

Intercargo: Liquefaction still a major risk for bulk carriers

Intercargo welcomes the latest amendment to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC 04-17) which entered into force on 1st January 2019 and includes important updates related to cargoes that may liquefy. In this regard, the association notes that moisture related cargo failure mechanisms, widely known as liquefaction, continue to be a major concern for dry bulk shipping.

Pertinent updates as of 1 January 2019 include:

  • changes to section 4.5 of the Code which stipulates the...

https://safety4sea.com/intercargo-liquefaction-still-a-major-risk-for-bulk-carriers/

Top 10 Issues concerning the future of shipping

2019 kicked off with the data collection on fuel oil consumption, alternative mechanisms to comply with the 2020 Sulphur cap, the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, the IMSBC Code 2017 amendment as well as amendments designating North Sea and Baltic Sea as ECAs. With many more regulations and developments still yet to come, nations from all across the globe, ship operators and crew are going through a key period because of ten major issues that will have significant impact over the next ten years in...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-top-10-issues-concerning-the-future-of-shipping/

IMO: Which amendments entered into force from 1st January 2019

As of 1st January 2019, amendments to the bunker delivery note have entered into force, relating to the supply of marine fuel oil to ships, which have fitted alternative mechanisms to comply with the IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap. Other amendments that entered into force this year include the IMSBC Code 2017 amendment and the amendments to designate North Sea and Baltic Sea as ECAs, while the data collection on fuel oil consumption also begins.

Bunker delivery note amendments enter into force only a...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-which-amendments-entered-into-force-from-1st-january-2019/

Year in Review: Top priorities of the 2018 Regulatory Agenda

In 2018, once again new regulations took place in order the maritime industry to stay on the pulse and remain sustainable. Namely, the latest regulatory impacting the industry within the year include the following updates:
  • IMO published changes to IMDG Code, incorporating the Amendment 39-18 which came into force on 1 January 2020 for two years and may be applied voluntarily as from 1 January 2019.
  • ISO updated the international guidelines for the effectiveness of sea anchors for rescue boats in...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-year-in-review-top-priorities-of-the-2018-regulatory-agenda/

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