Some advice in respect of the new wood pellet entries in the IMSBC Code, Amendment 03-15 (2016 Edition) based on a recent enquiry from a member.
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The current carriage requirements of bauxite cargoes in bulk
Read about the outcomes of the BIMCO Dry Bulk Cargo Network meeting held on 29 August 2024.
Following the IMO revised circular (CCC.1/circ.2/Rev.1 dated 20 September 2017) on bauxite , Australia will now allow for the new testing procedure and schedules for bauxite to be applied for all bauxite cargoes in bulk shipped from Australia.
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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.
The first meeting of the new dry bulk cargo network, attended by over 110 owner members, was successful, addressing challenges and experiences in the industry, with a follow-up meeting scheduled on May 16, aiming to continue fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration among members.
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 ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO reminds members of the dangers of loading nickel ore cargoes from Philippines and Indonesia.
