IMSBC Code group C cargoes
03 January 2017A Group C cargo is a cargo which is neither liable to liquefy (Group A) nor to possess chemical hazards (Group B).
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IMO: Non hazardous ammonium Nitrate-based fertilisers discussion split into two schedules
14 September 2018Progress 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.
4th BIMCO report on the IMSBC Code Amendments - Re-classification of dangerous goods
09 November 2020BIMCO started reporting from 30 September 2020, a series of articles, informing members of what to expect in the revised International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (Amendment 05-19), which will come into force on 1 January 2021. This is the 4th article in the series. Today, BIMCO reports on the re-classification of Group B cargoes in the IMSBC Code.
Understanding liquefaction and the associated risks
20 October 2020BIMCO attended a very useful webinar on understanding liquefaction risks associated with the carriage of Group A cargoes in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. Members are encouraged to view this webinar for a better understanding of the problems that can occur with Group A cargoes.
Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation
27 October 2017Liquefaction is the well-known phenomenon that affects the carriage of Group A cargoes in the IMSBC Code. Dynamic separation is a new phenomenon recently incorporated in the IMSBC Code under the Bauxite cargo entry. This section provides information on these two phenemona which are moisture-related instabilities that affect the ship’s stability and how the master and crew can recognise the signs of these two two phenemona to enable them to act swiftly to avert disasters of capsizing and loss of crew.
Dangers associated with the carriage of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS)
19 November 2020Providing information on what types of distillers dried grains are carried as solid bulk cargoes under the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes ( IMSBC) Code as not all are considered non-hazardous (Group C) which is the only cargo entry listed in the IMSBC Code.
IMSBC Code group B cargoes
03 January 2017A Group B cargo is one which possesses a chemical hazard which could give rise to a dangerous situation on a ship.
IMSBC Code group A and B cargoes
03 January 2017A Group Group A and B cargo is one which may liquefy and possess chemical hazards
IMSBC Code group A cargoes
03 January 2017A Group A cargo is one which may liquefy if shipped at a moisture content in excess of its transportable moisture limit.
New bauxite cargoes in BIMCO solid cargo database
21 February 2018Members 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.
