Amendment 07-23 to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code enters into mandatory force on 1 January 2025, putting into effect some major amendments.
The amendments under Amendment 07-23 are:
- Revised cargo information to be given by the shipper to include “bulk density”
- Revised cargo information and declaration form to incorporate bulk density
- New Direct Reduced Iron cargo introduced to the Code
- Re-classification of fish meal from Group B, UN 2216 to MHB cargo
- 14 new cargoes added
- Revised IMO circular for list of solid bulk cargoes exempted from fixed gas fire extinguishing system incorporating some of the new cargoes
- Updated list of non-cohesive cargoes as per Appendix 3 to cover the new non-cohesive cargoes.
Note that Amendment 06-21 is only in force until 31 December 2024, and Amendment 07-23 will become mandatory on 1 January 2025.
To get the full details of the amendments, please go to our BIMCO solid cargo section/Amendment 07-23 to the IMSBC Code.
The BIMCO Cargo section contains also a new cargo database covering all cargo schedules including the cargo description and carriage requirements in accordance with Amendment 07-23.
We recommend that you purchase a copy of the new IMSBC Code, Amdt 07-23 (2023 edition). Webshop: IMO webshop/local distributors.
IMSBC Code & Supplement 2023 Edition, incorporating amendment 07-23
English KK260E, ISBN 9789280117554, Price: GBP 90
