Dangers of entry into enclosed spaces for solid bulk cargoes 02 May 2019 Accidents including fatalities continue to occur in the cargo holds and adjacent spaces of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes and this is a timely reminder to members about the dangers of entry into enclosed spaces. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo Safety
IMO issues new list of designated national competent authorities for solid bulk and grain cargoes 23 March 2017 Equip yourself with the latest list of designated national competent authorities for carriage of solid bulk and grain cargoes. News story Cargo
UN 3077 EHS Solid Bulk Cargoes - how to comply with carriage requirements under the IMSBC Code 01 September 2017 The carriage requirements of UN 3077 environmentally hazardous solid bulk cargoes under the IMSBC Code. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo IMSBC Code group A IMSBC Code group A and B
Solid bulk cargoes on barges - any regulations governing such carriage? 10 March 2017 BIMCO assists a member with a query about whether there were any international regulations or recommendations governing the carriage of solid bulk cargoes on barges. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo IMSBC Code group A
More solid bulk cargoes exempted from CO2 fittings and updated BIMCO IMSBC Code Basic User Guide Chart 01 August 2017 New solid bulk cargoes added to list for exemption from having a fixed fire-extinguishing system in the cargo spaces. See revised IMO circular. News story Cargo
Testing of solid bulk cargoes for corrosivity - IMO issues interim guidance 29 January 2019 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) issues interim guidance for modified testing of solid bulk cargoes for corrosivity. News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo
Solid bulk cargo database 06 December 2019 A valuable supplement to the IMSBC Code, containing cargo information and carriage requirements of solid bulk cargoes commonly transported. Amendment 04-17 (2018 edition) is the current Code in force. Amendment 05-19 (2020 edition) will enter into force on 1 January 2021. Member States can apply it in whole or part on a voluntary basis effective 1 January 2020. Cargo Solid bulk cargo
Brazil inspection of aged bulk carriers 03 August 2017 The Brazilian Maritime Authority imposes new inspection requirement for aged vessels carrying solid bulk cargoes. News story Cargo Safety Ships inspections and Port State control Brazil
BIMCO IMSBC Code webinar 23 September 2019 BIMCO’s Maritime Information Manager, Ai Cheng Foo Nielsen, will present "general difficulties encountered by shipowners when transporting solid bulk cargoes". Webinar Cargo Solid bulk cargo
IMO amends listing of designated national competent authorities for solid bulk and grain cargoes 24 October 2019 News story Cargo Solid bulk cargo
