Amended Dry Bulk Cargoes Code enters into force soon - members to get ready!

Overview

The amended IMSBC Code for carriage of dry bulk cargoes will enter into mandatory  force on 1 January 2019. What are the amendments that would impact members’ dealing with these cargoes? BIMCO gives the rundown of these amendments. 

With effect from 1 January 2019, Amendment 04-17 (2018 edition) to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes ( IMSBC) Code will come into mandatory effect superseding Amendment 03-15 (2016 edition).

Members have only two months ahead to prepare for the changes,

To assist members, BIMCO provides a summary of the various amendments that will affect members' business in relation to the carriage of dry bulk cargoes for sea shipment.

The summary can be viewed here

 

 
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