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 04-17 (2018 edition) is the current Code in force. Amendment 05-19 (2020 edition) will enter into force on 1 January 2021. Member States can apply it in whole or part on a voluntary basis effective 1 January 2020.
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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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Latest Related News
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3rd BIMCO report on new developments affecting the IMSBC Code - New Cargoes Added
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 3rd article of the series. Today, BIMCO reports on new cargoes that are being added to the IMSBC Code.
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Understanding liquefaction and the associated risks
BIMCO attended a very useful webinar on understanding liquefaction risks associated with the carriage of Group A cargoes in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. Members are encouraged to view this webinar for a better understanding of the problems that can occur with Group A cargoes.
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IBC and MARPOL Annex II changes require preparations ahead of 1 January 2021
Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) and International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL) Annex II - Carriage of noxious liquid substances in bulk, will impact all stakeholders in the chemical and Vegetable oils trade. As the amendments enter into force on 1 January 2021, It is recommended that ships replace existing certificates as soon as possible, to make sure the vessels are operational come 1 January.
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BIMCO reports on new developments affecting the IMSBC Code - Bauxite Cargoes
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 wlll come into force on 1 January 2021. This is the 2nd article of the series. Today, BIMCO reports on the changes made to the " Bauxite" cargoes in the IMSBC Code.
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BIMCO reports on new developments affecting the IMSBC Code - New Seed cake entries
BIMCO will report from now till 31 December 2020, 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.
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