Solid bulk cargo
Solid bulk cargo database
A valuable supplement to the IMSBC Code, containing cargo information and carriage requirements of solid bulk cargoes commonly transported. Amendment 05-19 (2020 edition) is the current Code in force as of 1 January 2021.
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IMSBC Code
- BIMCO Basic IMSBC Code Step-by-Step User Guide Chart
- Is your cargo a Group "A", "B", "C" or "A and B" Cargo?
- IMSBC Code group A cargoes
- IMSBC Code group B cargoes
- IMSBC Code group C cargoes
- IMSBC Code group A and B cargoes
- IMSBC Code cargo declaration form
- IMSBC Code webinar
- IMSBC Code webinar - Difficulties transporting solid bulk cargoes
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Dangers associated with solid bulk cargoes
- Dangers associated with the carriage of bauxite
- Dangers associated with the carriage of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS)
- Dangers associated with the carriage of direct reduced iron (C ) fines
- Dangers associated with the carriage of iron ore fines
- Dangers associated with the carriage of iron sand
- Dangers associated with the carriage of nickel ore
- Dangers associated with the carriage of palm kernel shells
- Dangers associated with oxygen depletion cargoes
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IMSBC Code circulars
- Carriage of ammonium nitrate based fertilizer (non-hazardous) - CCC.1/Circ.4 - 22 September 2017
- Carriage of bauxite which may liquefy - CCC.1/Circ.2/Rev.1 - 20 September 2017
- Lists of Solid Bulk Cargoes for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system may be exempted or for which a fixed gas fire extinguishing system is in effective ( MSC.1/circ.1395/Rev.4) - 13 June 2019)
- Contact names and addresses of designated national competent authorities for grain and solid bulk cargoes -BC.1/circ.74
- Guidelines for Submission of Information and Completion of Format for Properties of Cargoes Not Listed in the IMSBC Code and their Conditions of Carriage - Msc.1/Circ.1453/Rev.1 - 12 June 2015
- Testing of solid bulk cargoes for corrosivity - IMO issues interim guidance
- Guidelines for developing and approving procedures for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture content of solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy - MSC-1/Circ.1454 /Rev.1 - 15 June 2015
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BIMCO started reporting from 30 September 2020, a series of articles, informing members of what to expect in the revised International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (Amendment 05-19), which will come into force on 1 January 2021. This is the 7th and last article in the series to assist members in getting ready for the revised Code.
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6th BIMCO report on Amendments to the IMSBC Code entering into force - re-assignment of bulk cargo shipping names for generic dangerous goods.
BIMCO started reporting from 30 September 2020, a series of articles, informing members of what to expect in the revised International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (Amendment 05-19), which will come into force on 1 January 2021. This is the 6th article in the series. Today, BIMCO reports on how a Bulk Cargo Shipping name (BCSN) is assigned to generic dangerous goods carried in solid bulk cargo form as a result of Amendment 05-19.
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5th BIMCO Report on the IMSBC Code Amendments entering into force - New Table of Characteristics
BIMCO started reporting from 30 September 2020, a series of articles, informing members of what to expect in the revised International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (Amendment 05-19), which will come into force on 1 January 2021. This is the 5th article in the series. Today, BIMCO reports on a new table of physical properties and hazard classification for cargo entries in the IMSBC Code.
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Reminder: regulatory changes will affect liquid cargo from 1 January 2021
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