IMO: Non hazardous ammonium Nitrate-based fertilisers discussion split into two schedules 14 September 2018 Progress was made at the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 5) largely due to contributions made by various delegations providing information and data on the different types of ammonium nitrate based fertilsers (ANBF) that are carried as non-hazardous, a Group C classification in the IMSBC Code. News story Cargo Safety
IMSBC Code group A and B cargoes 03 January 2017 A Group Group A and B cargo is one which may liquefy and possess chemical hazards Information Cargo Solid bulk cargo IMSBC Code group A and B
IMO pave the way for future autonomous shipping 15 May 2018 For the first time, IMO will discuss the maritime autonomous ships. The use of autonomous ships – or so-called unmanned ships - will create the need for a regulatory framework for such ships and their interaction and co-existence with manned ships. News story Safety Cargo Security
New Garbage Requirements come into effect – what are they? 06 March 2018 With effect from 1 March 2018, MARPOL Annex V and the related guidelines were amended to effect changes relating to substances that are harmful to the marine environment and form of garbage record book. Regulations News story Solid bulk cargo Environment
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
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
IMO issues warning on sea transport of Ammonium Nitrate Based Fertilizer (non-hazardous) 05 October 2017 IMO issues warning on the dangers of carrying ammonium nitrate based fertilizers (non-hazardous) in bulk and advises on safety precautions for safe carriage. News story Cargo IMSBC Code group C Crew support Safety
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
Dry bulk cargoes code - Get yourself ready for the amended code entering into force soon! 13 July 2018 To get members ready for the new Code coming into effect 1 January 2019, BIMCO gives a run down of the major amendments that would impact members' business dealing with the carriage of dry bulk cargoes. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo IMSBC Code amendment 04-17
