The information contained in the cargo databases is provided for general guidance and information purposes only. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in the database is accurate and up to date, BIMCO does not warrant, nor does it accept any responsibility or liability... Please follow the link to continue reading.
What are a shipper's statutory responsibilities for solid bulk cargoes?
The Brazilian Maritime Authority imposes new inspection requirement for aged vessels carrying solid bulk cargoes.
View the latest IMSBC Code webinar presenting the general difficulties on shipment of solid bulk cargoes, together with some BIMCO recommendations to improve the situation.
BIMCO providing easy-to-understand information about HME substances and its relation to MARPOL Annex V and the IMSBC Code.
The list of cargoes exempted from having CO2 fittings has been updated by the IMO. See the list.
BIMCO Solid Bulk Cargoes that Can Liquefy Clause for Charter Parties 2012 (a) The Charterers shall ensure that all solid bulk cargoes to be carried under this Charter Party are presented for carriage and loaded always in compliance with applicable international regulations, including the Internation... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Terminal operators engaged in the loading and discharging of high density solid bulk cargoes are not always aware of the increased stress, torsional, bending and shear forces to which a vessel may be subjected during these operations, Very often speed of loading or discharging is the only considerat... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Members have approached BIMCO with some interesting cargo enquiries and here we provide some of these cargo enquiries and our answers as well.
The IMO has just published the latest International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, incorporating Amendment 06-21, 2022 edition.
