Updated guidance on bulk cargo loading and discharging 02 August 2018 IACS has revised Recommendation 46 "BULK CARRIERS– Guidance and Information on Bulk Cargo Loading and Discharging to Reduce the Likelihood of Over-stressing the Hull Structure" in July 2018. News story Safety Cargo Solid bulk cargo
Cargo 21 November 2019 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 for the accuracy or completeness of any of the content of the database or for any loss or damages which may arise from reliance on the information contained in the cargo databases. Cargo Liquid cargo Solid bulk cargo
Amendment 03-15 to the IMSBC Code and the BIMCO Solid Cargo Database 03 January 2017 Amendment 03-15 to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code becomes mandatory effective 1 January 2017. News story Cargo
Important changes to the BIMCO Solid Cargo Database 21 December 2018 To inform members on coming changes to the online BIMCO Solid Cargo Database. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo
IMO to address the definition of Group A cargoes that liquefy 07 September 2018 IMO Sub-committee of Carriage of Cargoes and Containers holds its 5th meeting next week and this is to inform members on issues that are of relevance. News story Cargo
Amended Dry Bulk Cargoes Code enters into force soon - members to get ready! 31 October 2018 The amended IMSBC Code for carriage of dry bulk cargoes will enter into mandatory force on 1 January 2019. What are the amendments that would impact members’ dealing with these cargoes? BIMCO gives the rundown of these amendments. Regulations News story Information Cargo Solid bulk cargo IMSBC Code amendment 04-17
Cargo alert update - Indonesia eases ban on export of Nickel and Bauxite Ore and unprocessed ore cargoes 02 February 2017 Indonesian authorities relax ban on export of nickel and bauxite ore cargoes. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo IMSBC Code group A IMSBC Code group B IMSBC Code group C Indonesia
Australia issues interim arrangements for bauxite cargoes shipped in bulk 12 October 2017 Following the IMO revised circular (CCC.1/circ.2/Rev.1 dated 20 September 2017) on bauxite , Australia will now allow for the new testing procedure and schedules for bauxite to be applied for all bauxite cargoes in bulk shipped from Australia. News story Cargo IMSBC Code group A IMSBC Code group C Australia
Carriage of palm kernel shells – are they dangerous cargo? 07 February 2017 Due to a couple of incidents in late 2015 and early 2016 shipments of palm kernel shells were were shown to emit very high levels of methane (flammable ) gas in the cargo spaces. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo
New bauxite cargoes in BIMCO solid cargo database 21 February 2018 Members can now view the two new cargo entries, Bauxite and Bauxite Fines, in the BIMCO solid bulk cargo database. These cargoes are to be read in conjunction with International Maritime Organization (IMO) circular CCC.1/circ. 2/rev. 1. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo IMSBC Code amendment 03-15 IMSBC Code amendment 05-19 IMSBC Code group A IMSBC Code group C
