The Textbook of Maritime Health, previously known as the Textbook of Maritime Medicine, provides a comprehensive source of information and advice on the health of seafarers and others who spend time at sea.
This section provides a summary of the major amendments under Amendment 06-21 to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes ( IMSBC) Code (hereinafter referred to as " Amdt 06-21") and a range of BIMCO services offered to assist members in this regard.
BIMCO has further expanded its library of Special Task Annexes for SUPPLYTIME 2017 with the addition of a new annexes for crane operations (surface and subsea) and accommodation of charterers’ personnel.
The original guidance for compliance with Ballast Water Management (BWM) regulations needs further clarity and explanation.This update has been issued in response to hundreds of extension requests and dozens of questions received by the USCG.
How does the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code work? When is it applicable? What are the things you need to look out for in the Code? Find your answers here in our BIMCO basic IMSBC Code Step-by-Step User Chart Guide which gives you a good overview of the requirements of the IMSBC Code.
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.