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    The document provides an overview of key requirements and classifications in the IMSBC Code for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes by sea. It explains that the Code does not cover grain or packaged cargoes regulated by other codes. It outlines the process that shippers and masters must follow to ensure proper documentation and classification of cargoes. Cargoes are classified into Group A, B or C depending on their liquefaction properties or chemical hazards, and each group has different requirements for testing, certification and approvals needed from competent authorities before carriage.

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    The document provides an overview of key requirements and classifications in the IMSBC Code for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes by sea. It explains that the Code does not cover grain or packaged cargoes regulated by other codes. It outlines the process that shippers and masters must follow to ensure proper documentation and classification of cargoes. Cargoes are classified into Group A, B or C depending on their liquefaction properties or chemical hazards, and each group has different requirements for testing, certification and approvals needed from competent authorities before carriage.

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    The document provides an overview of key requirements and classifications in the IMSBC Code for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes by sea. It explains that the Code does not cover grain or packaged cargoes regulated by other codes. It outlines the process that shippers and masters must follow to ensure proper documentation and classification of cargoes. Cargoes are classified into Group A, B or C depending on their liquefaction properties or chemical hazards, and each group has different requirements for testing, certification and approvals needed from competent authorities before carriage.

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    The document provides an overview of key requirements and classifications in the IMSBC Code for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes by sea. It explains that the Code does not cover grain or packaged cargoes regulated by other codes. It outlines the process that shippers and masters must follow to ensure proper documentation and classification of cargoes. Cargoes are classified into Group A, B or C depending on their liquefaction properties or chemical hazards, and each group has different requirements for testing, certification and approvals needed from competent authorities before carriage.

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    The IMSBC Code

    (Non all-inclusive chart of the Code;only basic step-by-step guide for compliance requirements of a bulk cargo)

    IMSBC Code The Basics

    The Code does not


    cover grain cargoes
    regulated by the
    International Grain
    Code

    The Code does not


    cover solid cargoes in
    bags, or similar
    packaged goods
    regulated by the IMDG
    Code (International
    Maritime Dangerous
    Goods Code)

    Before accepting cargo for shipment, shipper must


    provide master with cargo information and signed
    cargo declaration form (ref. s 4)

    Correct Bulk Cargo shipping


    name (BCSN) Important
    (Implications)

    Cargos physical
    and chemical
    properties
    (s 4.2.2)

    If cargos BCSN is not in the Code,


    it is considered a cargo not listed in the Code

    Section 1.3 of the Code applies Shippers


    responsibility to provide cargo information to
    competent authority at port of loading (CA-PL) for
    assessment of the appropriate carriage
    requirements

    If assessed as Group C, CA-PL


    will authorise carriage and CA
    port of discharge (CA-PD)
    and vessels Flag State (FS)
    will be informed

    If assessed as
    Group A or B,
    tripartite
    agreement
    required from
    CA-PL, CA-PD
    and FS.

    CA-PL provides master with certificate of cargo


    schedule, i.e. cargo characteristics and carriage
    requirements. CA-PL will also inform IMO of same.

    IMSBC Code Miscelleanous

    IMSBC Code - Classification

    Entry into
    enclosed spaces;
    A.1050 (27)

    Solid bulk cargoes categorized into three distinct groups in the Code:

    Group A:
    Cargoes that
    may liquefy

    Risk:
    Liquefaction,
    cargo shift,
    capsizing

    Cargoes
    prone to
    liquefaction:
    Contain a
    certain
    quantity of
    moisture and
    small fine
    particles

    Requirements:
    (1) TML
    Certificate
    (2) Moisture
    Content
    Certificate
    (3) MC < TML

    Group B:
    Cargoes that possess chemical hazards

    Dangerous goods;
    (e.g. cargoes that
    have been assigned
    by a UN number by
    the United Nations
    Sub-Committee of
    Experts on the
    Transport of
    Dangerous Goods)

    Materials
    Hazardous Only
    in Bulk (MHB);
    Cargoes that do
    not meet the
    criteria for
    inclusion in the
    IMDG classes for
    dangerous
    goods.

    Risk: Fire or explosion due to chemical


    hazards, release of toxic gases and
    corrosion, damage to ship structures due to
    poor loading procedures.

    Requirements:
    (1) Doc of Compliance for ship. Special list,
    manifest or stowage plan. Instructions for
    emergency response.
    (2) Segregation requirements important.

    Group C:
    Nonharzardous
    cargoes
    (cargoes
    that do not
    meet Group
    A
    or B)

    Some cargoes
    may still
    carry some
    risks e.g. iron
    ore and high
    density
    cargoes
    overstressing
    the tanktop.

    Pesticides;
    Recommendations
    MSC .1/circ.1264
    & circ. 1396
    Loading Plan
    agreed between
    Master and
    Terminal
    Representative
    (SOLAS Reg. VI/7,
    BLU Code)
    CO2 fire fighting
    exemption (MSC
    1/circ.1395/rev.1)
    for certain solid
    bulk cargoes (ref:
    SOLAS regulation
    II-2/10.7.1.4)

    Trim level,
    consider ship
    ballasting and
    loading
    sequences.

    Cargo Residues,
    hold washing
    water & HME
    substances
    (ref: MARPOL
    Annex V)

    Sand, cement
    generation
    of dust.

    Contact details of
    CAs (BC.1/circ.71)

    Follow
    precautions in
    Code.

    Disclaimer: The information contained in this chart is based on


    information from the IMSBC Code and is provided for general guidance
    and information purposes only. Whilst every effort is made to ensure
    that the chart is accurate and up to date, BIMCO does not warrant, nor
    does it accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or
    completeness of the chart or for any loss or damages which may arise
    from reliance on the information contained in the chart

    MSC.1/circ. 1452
    (Implementation
    of early measures
    of 02-13
    amendments)
    DSC.1/circ.71-iron
    ore fines

    17 Jan 2014
    BIMCO Marine dept ACFN

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