BIMCO Basic IMSBC Code Step-by-Step User Guide Chart

• Information
• Cargo
• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code

Is your cargo a Group "A", "B", "C" or "A and B" Cargo?

• Cargo
• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code group A
• IMSBC Code group B
• IMSBC Code group C
• IMSBC Code group A and B

IMSBC Code Shipper cargo declaration form

Shipper's responsibility under SOLAS, MARPOL and the IMSBC Code 

• Information
• Cargo
• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code

IMSBC Code group A cargoes

A Group A cargo is one which possesses a hazard due to moisture that may result in liquefaction or dynamic separation if shipped at a moisture content in excess of its transportable moisture limit.

• Information
• Cargo
• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code group A

IMSBC Code group B cargoes

A Group B cargo is one which possesses a chemical hazard which could give rise to a dangerous situation on a ship.

• Information
• Cargo
• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code group B

IMSBC Code group C cargoes

A Group C cargo is a cargo which is neither classified as group A nor group B. Note: Group A cargoes which possess a hazard due to moisture that may result in liquefaction or dynamic separation if shipped at a moisture content in excess of their transportable moisture limit. Group B cargoes are those which possess a chemical hazard that could give rise to a dangerous situation on a ship.

• Information
• Cargo
• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code group C

IMSBC Code group A and B cargoes

A Group A and B cargo is one which may liquefy/dynamically separate ( Group A) and possess chemical hazards ( Group B). Note:  Group A cargoes are cargoes which possess a hazard due to moisture that may result in liquefaction or dynamic separation if shipped at a moisture content in excess of their transportable moisture limit. Group B cargoes are cargoes  which possess a chemical hazard that could give rise to a dangerous situation on a ship

• Information
• Cargo
• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code group A and B

IMSBC Code webinar - Difficulties transporting solid bulk cargoes

On 5th December 2019, BIMCO held a one-hour long webinar session on the IMSBC Code, highlighting the difficulties that shipowners encounter when they are transporting solid bulk cargoes, together with some BIMCO recommendations put forward that could help improve the situation. 

• Webinar
• Cargo
• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code amendment 04-17

IMSBC Code webinar

On 21 October 2015, BIMCO held a one-hour long webinar session on the IMSBC Code, highlighting two very relevant issues for members; i.e. on “How to carry bulk cargoes safely – a shared risk?” and “ What is it – identifying cargo hazards under the IMSBC Code”.

• Cargo
• Solid bulk cargo
• IMSBC Code group A
• IMSBC Code group B