Bulk Cargo Safety

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IMSBC Code Amendments coming into force on 1 January 2025

SAFETY4SEA 22 Mar 2024

... bulk cargoes, and approved the revised form for cargo information for solid bulk cargoes, pending formal entry into force of the amendments to the IMSBC Code, as given in the annex to this circular.

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Case study: Dangers of coal cargo

SAFETY4SEA 07 Mar 2024

Recently, a bulk ... This includes properly monitoring gas levels, ensuring adequate ventilation, and following the safety guidelines set out in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.

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Road Ready Advanced Trailer Telematics to be Offered as a Factory-Installed Option on MAC Liquid ...

The Joplin Globe 11 Oct 2023

“Bulk transporters hauling heavier and more hazardous cargo stand to benefit from the operational safety and cargo security insights provided by Road Ready,” said Mark Johnson, executive vice ...

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Lessons learned: Following safety procedures increases the opportunity to identify hazards

SAFETY4SEA 05 Oct 2023

As in its most recent Safety Digest, a bulk carrier was alongside in port late one afternoon ... Once the rail was released, the rail would hang vertically downwards and allow the cargo to be loaded without interference from the rail.

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DNV develops new Shore Power class rules for tankers

Tanker Operator 04 Jul 2023

“At DNV our primary focus is on safety. With tankers, that often carry potentially flammable cargoes, the electrical risks can be greater than for dry bulk carriers and containerships.

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Australia and Indonesia collaborate to minimize liquefaction risks of solid bulk cargoes

SAFETY4SEA 14 Jun 2023

The two facilities include a Solid Bulk Cargoes Testing and Training Facility and the Ship Safety Inspection Centre of Excellence. The Solid Bulk Cargoes Testing and Training Facility will create a ...

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UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice \u2014 GS 3 (Week 3)

Indian Express 12 Jun 2023

One-third of bulk cargo and more than half of container traffic pass through it. The safety of these sea routes is not only directly connected to our economic interests, but it also establishes India as a net security provider in the IOR.

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Rise in stowaway incidents on Dominican Republic-Puerto Rico trade

SAFETY4SEA 27 Apr 2023

NorthStandard Club warns that the Dominican Republic-Puerto Rico trade is experiencing increased stowaway activity, especially in vessels carrying bulk cargoes.

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Necessary skills for seafarers to support shipping’s decarbonization

SAFETY4SEA 10 Nov 2022

The most challenging fuels were said to be those where the industry does not already have extensive experience of transporting them as bulk cargo, such as hydrogen. The safety mindset required when ...

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New class notation for bulk-carrying general cargo ships

Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide 30 Oct 2022

... occasionally carrying bulk cargo has been available since July 2022.

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Updated: Security and insurance concerns hang over Ukraine grain export recovery

Seatrade Maritime News 25 Jul 2022

... cargoes." ... However, to ship the grain cargo out of Ukraine efficiently, larger bulk carriers are necessary, which would likely call in after clearing insurance and safety issues,” the analyst said.

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Security and insurance concerns hang over Ukraine grain export recovery

Seatrade Maritime News 25 Jul 2022

However, to ship the grain cargo out of Ukraine efficiently, larger bulk carriers are necessary, which would likely call in after clearing insurance and safety issues,” the analyst said ... cargoes.” .

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Russia, Ukraine deal to resume grain exports, safety still a concern: SP Global Market Intelligence

Beijing News 24 Jul 2022

However, to ship the grain cargo out of Ukraine efficiently, larger bulk carriers are necessary, which would likely call in after clearing insurance and safety issues," the report said.

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Cargo liquefaction top cause of loss of life in dry bulk shipping

Seatrade Maritime News 08 Jul 2022

We would like to stress the importance of adhering to the provisions in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) to ensure the safety of lives at sea and the safe transportation of dry bulk cargoes,” Jaiswal said.

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Bulk cargo registers 25% drop

Graphic 21 Jun 2022

Bulk cargo imports into the country from Russia and Ukraine have registered a 25 per cent drop since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine crisis in February 2022.