Technical Information

Subject
Application of IMSBC Code 7th Amendment
Technical
Information
No. TEC-1332
Date 11 October 2024
To whom it may concern
Regarding the application of IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 informed on ClassNK Technical
Information No.TEC-1314, a part of Appendix "Ventilation Requirement of DIRECT REDUCED
IRON(D)" was revised. The revised part is underlined in Attachment 4.
Associated with the revision, the existing ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1314 was
superseded.
The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.539(107) is referred to as "IMSBC Code 7th
Amendment" in this Technical Information.
The current IMSBC Code 6th Amendment is valid until 31 December 2024. Therefore, ClassNK
Technical Information No.TEC-1283 dated 21 December 2022 will be revoked on 31 December 2024.
1. Application of the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment

The IMSBC Code 7th Amendment to revise individual schedules of cargoes was adopted by the
IMO Maritime Safety Committee 107th session (MSC107) held in June 2023. The Amendment will
enter into force on 1 January 2025 and will be mandatory for all ships loading solid bulk cargoes
on or after 1 January 2025.
2. Cargoes newly added or revised

The IMSBC Code 7th Amendment contains individual schedules of cargoes newly added or revised,
which refer to Attachment 1. "Table 1 - Cargoes newly added and requirements on
construction/equipment (IMSBC Code 7th Amendment)". When carrying these cargoes, rewriting
of the IMSBC Code fitness certificate is required.
3. Request of issuing the IMSBC Code fitness certificate

In case requesting issuance of the fitness certificate for the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment, please
refer to Attachment 2. "Guidance for the application of IMSBC Code 7th Amendment fitness
certificate".
4. Application of the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment on a voluntary basis

The IMSBC Code 7th Amendment may be applied on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2024 as a
transition period. Therefore, in principle, ClassNK would issue IMSBC Code fitness certificates in
accordance with the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment based on the following scheme.
(To be continued)
NOTES:
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herein and are not liable for any loss, damage or expense sustained whatsoever by any person caused by use of or reliance
on this information.
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ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1332
(1) For cargoes of 'Group A and B' or 'Group B' listed in Table 1 of Attachment 1., the certificates
will be issued in accordance with the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment in cases where ships
comply with the corresponding requirements. In some cases, it may be necessary to carry out
an onboard survey in order to issue the certificate. Please contact ClassNK Material and
Equipment Department (EQD) if need more information.
(2) When carrying newly added cargo due to the 7th Amendment, please request for rewriting of
the IMSBC Code fitness certificate. Please note that the current fitness certificate issued in
accordance with the 6th Amendment remains valid until the expiration date of the certificate,
but does not cover new cargoes due to the 7th Amendment. ClassNK recommends rewriting
the certificate to apply the 7th Amendment before 1 January 2025, when the Amendment will
enter into force.
(3) DIRECT REDUCED IRON(D)(By-product fines with moisture content of at least 2%)(Group
A and B, MHB) (hereinafter, "DRI(D)") has been newly added in the 7th amendment of
IMSBC Code. As a part of the movement toward a decarbonized society, there is an anticipated
increase in demand for Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), primarily used in the steelmaking process
with electric arc furnace. DRI(D), similar to DRI(C), is produced as a by-product of the
manufacturing process of DRI(A) or DRI(B). When carrying DRI(D), mechanical ventilation
fan is required in order to keep the hydrogen concentration less than 1% by volume (25% LEL).
Please refer to the Appendix "Ventilation Requirement of DIRECT REDUCED IRON(D)".
5. Rewriting of Exemption certificate for Fixed gas Fire-Extinguishing Arrangement (FFEA)

(1) The following cargoes were added to the cargoes that FFEA may be exempted to be carried,
according to IMSBC Code 7th Amendment and MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.6 (Please refer to
Attachment 3.).
- ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE DUST, PELLETIZED
For ships having exemption certificate for FFEA, it is necessary to rewrite the exemption
certificate if the above-mentioned cargoes are intended to be transported for adding these cargo
names to the list of cargoes attached to the exemption certificate. Please note that the exemption
certificate needs to be re-written in conjunction with rewriting of the IMSBC Code fitness
certificate according to above 4.(2).
(2) In a case where a full-term exemption certificate has been issued by ClassNK, a new exemption
certificate will be issued by ClassNK in order to include the above-mentioned cargoes.
(3) For Panamanian flagged ships, the ship owner or management company needs to request the
issuance of a full-term exemption certificate to the Panamanian Administration directly within
30 days after the interim exemption certificate is issued by ClassNK.
(4) For Liberian flagged ships, ClassNK will request the Liberian Administration to issue the full-
term exemption certificate, upon the issuance of the interim exemption certificate by ClassNK.
(5) In a case where a full-term exemption certificate is issued by the flag Administration except
for Panamanian and Liberian Administrations, each flag Administrations have own procedures
for issuance. Thus please contact ClassNK local office in charge of survey or ClassNK
Classification Department (CLD) when procedures of the Administration is not clear.
(To be continued)
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For any questions about the above, please contact:
[IMSBC Code fitness certificate and related questions]

NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK)
Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office
Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020
Fax: +81-3-5226-2057
E-mail: [email protected]
[Exemption certificate from Fixed Gas Fire-extinguishing system]

Classification Department, Information Center, Head Office
Address: 1-8-5 Ohnodai, Midori-ku, Chiba 267-0056, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-5226-6469
Fax: +81-3-5226-5449
E-mail: [email protected]
Attachment:
1. Table 1 - Cargoes newly added and requirements on construction/equipment (IMSBC Code 7th
Amendment)
2. Guidance for the application of the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment fitness certificate
3. LIST OF SOLID BULK CARGOES FOR WHICH A FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEM MAY BE EXEMPTED - MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.6
4. Appendix "Ventilation Requirement of DIRECT REDUCED IRON(D)"
3
Attachment 1. to
Table 1 - Cargoes newly added and requirements on construction/equipment (IMSBC Code 7th Amendment)
Revised points are shown in red.
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w
SOLAS Reg.II-2/54.2 or 19.3
FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3)

Explosion protected electrical
Remote control of fire pump
Mechanical ventilation
Heating arrangement
Dual purpose nozzles
Personnel protection
electrical equipment
CARGOES
NO SMOKING sign
Explosion protected
Natural ventilation
Protective clothing
A-60 insulation
4 jets of water
4 jets of water
Safe type fan

Ventilation
equipment
IMO class
Bilge line
Stowage
UN No.
Group
SCBA
BARYTE, FLOTATION CHEMICAL GRADE A
BROWN FUSED ALUMINA C
CRUSHED GRANODIORITE FINES A
DIRECT REDUCED IRON (D) ML1 or M4,
MHB A and B F Y MSp, Sa, Sp Y IICT2 Yes
(By-product fines with moisture content of at least 2%)
DUNITE C
DUNITE FINES A
ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE DUST, PELLETIZED MHB A and B Y Y
9
FISH MEAL (FISH SCRAP), STABILIZED 2216 B Nm Y X X X X Yes
MHB
GROUND GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG
A
POWDER
MAGNESITE FINES A
POTASSIUM NITRATE C
SODIUM NITRATE C
SODIUM NITRATE AND POTASSIUM NITRATE
C
MIXTURE
The contents of each column in Table 1 are the same as in Table 2.1
Attachment 2. to
Guidance for the application of the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment

fitness certificate
0101 General
Under the IMSBC Code, solid bulk cargoes are classified as follows
(1) Cargoes result in liquefaction or dynamic separation (Group A)
(2) Cargoes having chemical hazards (Group B)
(3) Cargoes other than formers (Group C).
In this guidance, they are referred to as “Group A cargoes”, “Group B cargoes” and “Group C
cargoes” respectively.
0102 Requirements for construction and equipment

-1. A loading manual and a stability information booklet approved by ClassNK are required to be
provided onboard regardless of the types of cargo intended to be carried.
-2. In a case where the moisture content of Group A cargoes exceeds the transportable moisture limit,
the cargo is to be carried by the specially constructed or fitted cargo ship designed with portable
divisions or permanent structural boundaries to confine any shift of cargo. For details, please refer
to IMSBC Code Section 7.
-3. For the requirements for the carriage of Group B cargoes, please refer to Tables 2.1 and 2.2.
For the requirements for the carriage of COAL and BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES, please refer
to Table 2.3.
Note 1.1: The Code provides special requirements for construction and equipment for fire
protection and personnel protection as well as operational precautions and information
on the properties of each material.
Note 1.2: The applications of the requirements of Reg.II-2/10.7 and 19 under SOLAS II-2 for
carriage of dangerous goods are also shown in Table 2.1 for convenience’s sake.
0103 Application
-1. Applicant, the ship owner or their representative, or the shipbuilder, should submit an application
containing the following items to ClassNK local office or Material and Equipment Department
(EQD) before the survey onboard the ship. (Please refer to 0104)
(1) List of cargoes to be included in the IMSBC Code fitness certificate (Group A cargoes,
Group C cargoes and/or Group B cargoes). In a case where the Group B cargoes are included,
it is necessary to submit the list of Group B cargoes to EQD.
(2) For existing ships in the case where the survey onboard the ship is required, the expected
date and place of the survey and local agent to contact.
(3) A list of documents submitted together with the application and of those expected to be
submitted later, if any.
-2. In the case where dangerous goods with the UN No. are included in the cargoes, the application
for the issuance of a certificate of compliance with the requirements of SOLAS74 Reg.II-2/54
(Reg.II-2/19 under SOLAS2000) is also necessary.
0104 Submission of documents

-1. In the case where the certification is requested for the carriage of Group B cargoes, the applicant
should submit the documents as shown in Table 2.4 (cargoes other than COAL and BROWN
COAL BRIQUETTES) and/or Table 2.5 (COAL and BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES) to
ClassNK local office or EQD. For existing ships, if ClassNK concludes that the condition of the
ship’s compliance with the applicable requirements could be checked by the onboard survey,
submission of documents and examination may be omitted. If it is not clear whether the
submission is necessary or not, please contact EQD.
-2. In a case where the certification is requested for the carriage of Group A cargoes without
appropriate restrictions on their moisture contents, the applicant should submit one set of relevant
structural drawings, stability calculations and other documents considered necessary by ClassNK
to EQD.
0105 Document examination, survey and issuance of certificate

After the document examination at EQD (if necessary) and a survey on board conducted at
ClassNK office in charge of the survey, an IMSBC Code fitness certificate will be issued.
0106 Renewal and rewriting of the certificate

-1. Rewriting of IMSBC Code fitness certificate due to the inclusion of cargoes shown in Table 1
(due to 7th Amendment)
(1) In a case where there are no additional requirements (the vessel has already complied with
the requirements at previous surveys), an application and the list of cargoes should be
submitted to EQD.
(2) In case there are additional requirements (the survey on board is required), an application
and the list of cargoes should be submitted to ClassNK local office.
-2. Renewal of IMSBC Code fitness certificate

An application should be submitted to ClassNK local office. In the case, it is necessary to carry
out an onboard survey even if the cargo list is not changed.
-3. Rewriting of IMSBC Code fitness certificate due to change of flag or ship’s name
An application should be submitted to ClassNK local office. In the case, it is necessary to carry
out an onboard survey even if the cargo list is not changed.
0107 Expiration date of certificate

-1. In principle, the date of validity of the IMSBC Code fitness certificate is the same as that of the
classification certificate. At the time of renewal surveys, the expiration date will be extended to
5 years.
-2. When rewriting the certificate due to the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment, the expiration date of
the current certificate before rewriting will continue.
-3. Even if the IMSBC Code fitness certificate is not rewritten due to the Code Amendment, it is
valid until the current certificate expires, but please note that the new or changed cargo due to the
Code Amendment will not be subject to the certificate. ClassNK recommends rewriting to
certificates before the mandatory application starts. For the 7th Amendment, please complete the
rewriting procedure before 1 January 2025.
Table 2.1
Requirements of construction and equipment for individual cargoes
under the provisions of the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment and SOLAS Reg.II-2/54.2 (Reg.II-2/19.3 on or after 2000 amendments)
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q R s t u v w
Explosion-protected electrical equipment

CARGOES
Heating arrangement
NO SMOKING sign
Explosion protected
Protective clothing
Natural ventilation
A-60 insulation
4 jets of water
4 jets of water
Safe type fan

Ventilation
IMO class
Bilge line
Stowage
UN No.
SCBA
Group
ALFALFA C
ALUMINA C
ALUMINA, CALCINED C
ALUMINA HYDRATE MHB A and B Y Y
ALUMINA SILICA C
ALUMINA SILICA, pellets C
ALUMINIUM FERROSILICON POWDER 4.3 1395 B A, G Y ML2, Sa Y IICT2 X X X X X X
ALUMINIUM FLUORIDE A
ALUMINIUM NITRATE 5.1 1438 B Y Y Y Y X X X X (Yes)
ALUMINIUM SILICON POWDER, UNCOATED 4.3 1398 B A, G Y ML2, Sa Y IICT2 X X X X X X
ALUMINIUM SMELTING BY-PRODUCTS or ALUMINIUM
4.3 3170 B A, G Y ML2, Sa Y IICT2 X X X X X X
REMELTING BY-PRODUCTS
ALUMINIUM SMELTING / REMELTING BY-PRODUCTS,
MHB A and B G Y ML1 F Yes
PROCESSED
AMMONIUM NITRATE 5.1 1942 B A Y Y Y ST Y N1 X X X X8 X X X (Yes)
N1 or
AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER 5.1 2067 B A Y Y Y ST Y X X X X8 X X X (Yes)
N2
N1 or
AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER 9 2071 B A Y Y Y ST Y X X X X8 X X X (Yes)
N2
AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER C Y ST
N1 or
AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER MHB MHB B A Y Y Y ST Y (Yes)
N2
AMMONIUM SULPHATE C
AMORPHOUS SODIUM SILICATE LUMPS MHB B
ANTIMONY ORE AND RESIDUE C
BARIUM NITRATE 5.1 1446 B Nm Y Y Y Y X X X X (Yes)
BARYTE, FLOTATION CHEMICAL GRADE A
BARYTES C
BAUXITE C
BAUXITE FINES A
BIOSLUDGE C

CARGOES
Heating arrangement
NO SMOKING sign
Explosion protected
Protective clothing
Natural ventilation
A-60 insulation
4 jets of water
4 jets of water
Safe type fan

Ventilation
IMO class
Bilge line
Stowage
UN No.
SCBA
Group
BORAX (PENTAHYDRATE CRUDE) C
BORAX, ANHYDROUS (crude or refined) C
BORIC ACID MHB B
See
BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES MHB B Table
2.3
BROWN FUSED ALUMINA C
BRUCITE C
CALCIUM FLUORIDE CALCIUM SULPHATE, CALCIUM
A
CARBONATE MIXTURE
CALCIUM NITRATE 5.1 1454 B Y Y Y Y X X X X (Yes)
CALCIUM NITRATE FERTILIZER C
CARBORUNDUM C
CASTOR BEANS 1 9 2969 B Nm Y Y Y X X X X Yes
CEMENT C
CEMENT CLINKERS C
CHAMOTTE C
CHARCOAL MHB B Yes
CHEMICAL GYPSUM A
CHLORITE C
CHOPPED RUBBER AND PLASTIC INSULATION C Yes 2
CHROME PELLETS C
CHROMITE ORE C
CLAM SHELL C
CLAY C
CLINKER ASH MHB A and B Y
See
COAL MHB A and B Tabl
e 2.3
COAL SLURRY A N
COAL TAR PITCH MHB B Y
COARSE CHOPPED TYRES C Yes 2
COARSE IRON AND STEEL SLAG AND ITS MIXTURE C
COKE C
COKE BREEZE A

CARGOES
Heating arrangement
NO SMOKING sign
Explosion protected
Protective clothing
Natural ventilation
A-60 insulation
4 jets of water
4 jets of water
Safe type fan

Ventilation
IMO class
Bilge line
Stowage
UN No.
SCBA
Group
COLEMANITE C
COPPER GRANULES C
COPPER MATTE C
COPPER SLAG A
COPRA (dry) 4.2 1363 B A Y Nm X X X X X Yes
CRUSHED CARBON ANODES C
CRUSHED GRANODIORITE FINES A
CRYOLITE C
DIAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE (D.A.P.) C
DIRECT REDUCED IRON (A) IICT
MHB B F Y Nm, Sp
Briquettes, hot-moulded 2
DIRECT REDUCED IRON (B) IICT
MHB B F Y Yes
Lumps, pellets, cold-moulded briquettes 3 2
DIRECT REDUCED IRON (C)
MHB B F Y Y IICT2 Yes
(By-product fines) 3
ML1 or
DIRECT REDUCED IRON (D)
MHB A and B F Y M4, MSp, Y IICT2 Yes
(By-product fines with moisture content of at least 2%) Sa, Sp
DISTILLERS DRIED GRAINS WITH SOLUBLES C
DOLOMITE C
DUNITE C
DUNITE FINES A
ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE DUST, PELLETIZED MHB A and B Y Y
FELSPAR LUMP C
FERROCHROME C
FERROCHROME, exothermic C
FERROMANGANESE C
FERRONICKEL C
FERRONICKEL SLAG (granulated) C
IICT
FERROPHOSPHORUS (including briquettes) MHB B ML1, Sa Y
1
FERROSILICON with 30% or more but less than 90% silicon F, IICT
4.3 1408 B A, G Y ML2, Sa Y Y X X X X X X
(including briquettes) N 1
FERROSILICON with at least 25% but less than 30% silicon, or 90% F,
MHB B G Y ML2, Sa Y IICT1
or more silicon N

CARGOES
Heating arrangement
NO SMOKING sign
Explosion protected
Protective clothing
Natural ventilation
A-60 insulation
4 jets of water
4 jets of water
Safe type fan

Ventilation
IMO class
Bilge line
Stowage
UN No.
SCBA
Group
FERROUS METAL BORINGS, SHAVINGS, TURNINGS or
4.2 2793 B A Y Y X X X X X Yes
CUTTINGS
FERROUS SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE C
FERTILIZERS WITHOUT NITRATES (non-hazardous) C
FISH (IN BULK) A
9
FISH MEAL (FISH SCRAP), STABILIZED 2216 B Nm Y X X X X Yes
MHB
FLUE DUST, CONTAINING LEAD AND ZINC MHB A and B Y Y
FLUORSPAR MHB A and B
FLY ASH, DRY C
FLY ASH, WET A
FOAM GLASS GRAVEL C
GLASS CULLET C
GRAIN SCREENING PELLETS C
GRANULAR FERROUS SULPHATE C
GRANULATED NICKEL MATTE (LESS THAN 2% MOISTURE
MHB B Y Y
CONTENT)
GRANULATED SLAG C
GRANULATED TYRE RUBBER C Yes 2
GROUND GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG POWDER A
GYPSUM C
GYPSUM GRANULATED C
ILMENITE CLAY A
ILMENITE (ROCK) C
ILMENITE SAND A
ILMENITE (UPGRADED) A
IRON AND STEEL SLAG AND ITS MIXTURE A
IRON ORE C
IRON ORE FINES A
IRON ORE PELLETS C
IIA
IRON OXIDE, SPENT or IRON SPONGE, SPENT 4.2 1376 B A Nm Y Y Y X X X X X Yes
T2
IRON OXIDE TECHNICAL A
IRON SINTER C
IRON SMELTING BY-PRODUCTS C

CARGOES
Heating arrangement
NO SMOKING sign
Explosion protected
Protective clothing
Natural ventilation
A-60 insulation
4 jets of water
4 jets of water
Safe type fan

Ventilation
IMO class
Bilge line
Stowage
UN No.
SCBA
Group
IRONSTONE C
LABRADORITE C
LEACH RESIDUE CONTAINING LEAD MHB A and B Y Y
LEAD NITRATE 5.1 1469 B N Y Y Y Y X X X X (Yes)
LEAD ORE C
LIME (UNSLAKED) MHB B
LIMESTONE C
LINTED COTTON SEED MHB B Y Yes
MAGNESIA (DEADBURNED) C
MAGNESIA (UNSLAKED) MHB B
MAGNESITE, natural C
MAGNESITE FINES A
MAGNESIUM NITRATE 5.1 1474 B Y Y Y Y X X X X (Yes)
MAGNESIUM SULPHATE FERTILIZERS C
MANGANESE COMPONENT FERROALLOY SLAG C
MANGANESE ORE C
MANGANESE ORE FINES A
MARBLE CHIPS C
MATTE CONTAINING COPPER AND LEAD MHB B Y Y
METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES MHB A and B Y Yes 9
METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES, CORROSIVE 8 1759 A and B Y Y Y Y Yes9
METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES, SELF-HEATING 4.2 3190 A and B A Y Y X X X X X Yes
MINERAL CONCENTRATES A
MONOAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE (M.A.P.) C
MONOAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE (M.A.P.), MINERAL
MHB B Y Y
ENRICHED COATING
MONOCALCIUMPHOSPHATE (MCP) MHB A and B Y Y
NICKEL ORE A
OLIVINE GRANULAR AND GRAVEL AGGREGATE
C
PRODUCTS
OLIVINE SAND A
PEANUTS (in shell) C
PEAT MOSS MHB A and B Nm
PEBBLES (sea) C
PELLETS (concentrates) C

CARGOES
Heating arrangement
NO SMOKING sign
Explosion protected
Protective clothing
Natural ventilation
A-60 insulation
4 jets of water
4 jets of water
Safe type fan

Ventilation
IMO class
Bilge line
Stowage
UN No.
SCBA
Group
PERLITE ROCK C
PETROLEUM COKE (calcined or uncalcined) MHB B Y Y Y
PHOSPHATE (defluorinated) C
PHOSPHATE ROCK (calcined) C
PHOSPHATE ROCK (uncalcined) C
PIG IRON C
PITCH PRILL MHB B Nm Y Y Y
POTASH C
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE C
POTASSIUM NITRATE 5.1 1486 B Y Y Y Y X X X X (Yes)
POTASSIUM NITRATE C
POTASSIUM SULPHATE C
PUMICE C
PYRITE (containing copper and iron) C
PYRITES, CALCINED (calcined pyrites) MHB A and B
PYROPHYLLITE C
QUARTZ C
QUARTZITE C
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, LOW SPECIFIC ACTIVITY (LSA-
7 2912 B Y Y
I)
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, SURFACE CONTAMINATED
7 2913 B Y Y
OBJECTS (SCO-I)
RASORITE (ANHYDROUS) C
RUTILE SAND C
SALT C
SALT CAKE C
SALT ROCK C
SAND C
SAND, HEAVY MINERAL A
SAND, MINERAL CONCENTRATE, RADIOACTIVE
7 2912 A and B Y Y
MATERIAL, LOW SPECIFIC ACTIVITY (LSA-I)
SAWDUST MHB B Nm Yes
SCALE GENERATED FROM THE IRON AND STEEL MAKING
A
PROCESS
SCRAP METAL C Nm

CARGOES
Heating arrangement
NO SMOKING sign
Explosion protected
Protective clothing
Natural ventilation
A-60 insulation
4 jets of water
4 jets of water
Safe type fan

Ventilation
IMO class
Bilge line
Stowage
UN No.
SCBA
Group
SEED CAKE (a) 4.2 1386 B A Y X X X X X Yes
IIA
SEED CAKE (b) 4.2 1386 B A5 Y Nm, Sp Y X X X5 X5 X5 X X X Yes
T3 5
IIA
SEED CAKE 4.2 2217 B A Y Nm, Sp Y X X X X X X X X Yes
T3
SEED CAKES AND OTHER RESIDUES OF PROCESSED OILY
MHB B Nm, Sp Y IIAT3 Yes
VEGETABLES
SEED CAKES AND OTHER RESIDUES OF PROCESSED OILY
C
VEGETABLES
SILICOMANGANESE (carbo-thermic) C
IICT
SILICOMANGANESE (low carbon) MHB B Y M, Sa Y
1
SILICON SLAG C
SODA ASH C
SODIUM NITRATE 5.1 1498 B Y Y Y Y X X X X (Yes)
SODIUM NITRATE C
SODIUM NITRATE AND POTASSIUM NITRATE MIXTURE 5.1 1499 B Y Y Y Y X X X X (Yes)
SODIUM NITRATE AND POTASSIUM NITRATE MIXTURE C
SOLIDIFIED FUELS RECYCLED FROM PAPER AND PLASTICS MHB B Y Yes
SPODUMENE (UPGRADED) A
STAINLESS STEEL GRINDING DUST C
STONE CHIPPINGS C
SUGAR C
SUGARCANE BIOMASS PELLETS MHB B Y Yes
SULPHATE OF POTASH AND MAGNESIUM C
SULPHUR (formed, solid) C Nm
SULPHUR (crushed lump and coarse grained) 6 4.1 1350 B A Y Nm, Sp Y IIAT4 X X X X8 X X X
SUPERPHOSPHATE C
SUPERPHOSPHATE (triple, granular) MHB B Y Y
SYNTHETIC CALCIUM FLUORIDE A
SYNTHETIC SILICON DIOXIDE A
TACONITE PELLETS C
TALC C
TANKAGE MHB B Y Yes
TAPIOCA C

CARGOES
Heating arrangement
NO SMOKING sign
Explosion protected
Protective clothing
Natural ventilation
A-60 insulation
4 jets of water
4 jets of water
Safe type fan

Ventilation
IMO class
Bilge line
Stowage
UN No.
SCBA
Group
TITANOMAGNETITE SAND A
UREA C
VANADIUM ORE MHB B Y
VERMICULITE C
WHITE QUARTZ C
WOODCHIPS MHB B Y Yes 7
WOOD PELLETS CONTAINING ADDITIVES AND/OR
MHB B Y Yes
BINDERS
WOOD PELLETS NOT CONTAINING ANY ADDITIVES
MHB B Y
AND/OR BINDERS
WOOD PRODUCTS - GENERAL MHB B Nm Y
WOOD TORREFIED MHB B Y Yes
IICT
ZINC ASHES 4.3 1435 B A Y ML2, Sa Y Y X X X X X X
2
ZINC OXIDE ENRICHED FLUE DUST MHB A and B Y Y
ZINC SLAG A
ZIRCON KYANITE CONCENTRATE A
ZIRCON SAND C
The contents of each column in Table 2.1 are as follows.
1. CARGOES (column “a”)

Bulk Cargo Shipping Name is expressed in capital letters and identifies bulk cargo during transport by sea.
2. IMO class (column “b”)

Group B cargoes are categorized into the following classes.
Class 4.1 : Flammable solids
Class 4.2 : Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Class 4.3 : Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Class 5.1 : Oxidizing substances (agents)
Class 7 : Radioactive materials
Class 8 : Corrosive solid substances
Class 9 : Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
MHB : Materials which may possess chemical hazards when transported in bulk other than materials
classified as dangerous goods in the IMDG Code.
3. UN No. (column “c”)

This is a 4-digit number assigned to a particular dangerous substance included in the dangerous substance list
(approximately 3,000 items) within the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
issued by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
4. Group (column “d”)

A : Group A consists of cargoes which possess a hazard due to moisture that may result in liquefaction or
dynamic separation if shipped at a moisture content in excess of their transportable moisture limit.
B : Group B consists of cargoes which possess a chemical hazard which could give rise to a dangerous
situation on a ship.
C : Group C consists of cargoes which are neither classified as Group A nor Group B.
5. Stowage (column “e”)

A : Bulkheads to the engine room are to be insulated to A-60 standard or to be isolated by the spaces (e.g.
FOT, DOT, Void Space).
F : Boundaries of components are to be resistant to fire and passage of water.
G : Bulkheads to the engine room are to be of gastight.
6. NO SMOKING sign (column “f”)

Y : “NO SMOKING” signs are to be posted on decks and in areas adjacent to cargo compartments.
7. Ventilation (column “g”)

N : Natural ventilation is to be provided for cargo holds.
Nm : Natural ventilation or mechanical ventilation fan is to be provided for cargo holds.
M : Mechanical ventilation fan is to be provided for cargo holds.
ML2 : At least two mechanical ventilation fans are to be provided for cargo holds. The total ventilation is to
be at least six air changes per hour. Ventilation openings are to comply with the requirements of the
Load Line Convention as amended for openings not fitted with means of closure. The height of coaming
is to be equal to or more than the regulated height (Position 1: 4.5 m, Position 2: 2.3 m).
ML1 : Mechanical ventilation fan is to be provided for cargo holds. Ventilation openings are to comply with
the requirements of the Load Line Convention as amended for openings not fitted with means of closure.
The height of coaming is to be equal to or more than the regulated height (Position 1: 4.5 m, Position
2: 2.3 m).
MSp : Two spare sets of ventilation equipment are to be provided onboard.
Sa : Mechanical ventilation fans are to be safe for use in a flammable atmosphere.
Sp : Spark-arresting screens (wire mesh guards with max. 13mm X 13mm) are to be fitted to ventilation
openings.
8. SCBA (column “h”)

Y : Two sets of self-contained breathing apparatuses with 200% spare cylinders are to be additionally
provided.
9. Protective clothing resistant to chemical attack (column “i”)

Y : Four sets of protective clothing which consist of a pair of gloves, boots, protective clothing and helmet
with goggles are to be additionally provided.
10. Bilge line (column “j”)

F : In case bilge lines are led to machinery space, bilge line is to be isolated by fitting a blank flange or a
closed lockable valve.
N : A notice is to be placed adjacent to the valve warning against opening without the master’s permission.
11. Electrical equipment (column “k”)

Not suitable explosion protected type electrical equipment is to be disconnected (by removal of links in the
system, other than fuses) from the power source at a point external to the space.
IIAT2: Electrical equipment having an explosion protection grade of IIAT2 or upwards is considered as suitable
explosion protected type electrical equipment.
IICT1: Electrical equipment having an explosion protection grade of IICT1 or upwards is considered as suitable
IICT2: Electrical equipment having an explosion protection grade of IICT2 or upwards is considered as suitable
ST: IICT6 or IS
IICT6: Electrical equipment having an explosion protection grade of IICT6 or upwards is considered as
suitable explosion protected type electrical equipment.
IS: Intrinsically safe type electrical equipment is considered suitable explosion-protected type
electrical equipment.
12. Dual-purpose nozzles (column “l”)

Y : Nozzles provided with fire hoses are to be of dual-purpose type (i.e., spray/jet type).
13. 4 jets of water (column “m”)

Y : The quantity of water delivered is to be capable of supplying four nozzles at pressure as specified in
SOLAS regulation and being trained on any part of the cargo space when empty.
14. Heating Arrangement (column “n”)

N1 : The means to disconnect heating arrangements for the tank(s) are to be provided.
N2 : The means to monitor and control the temperature of the boundary between the tank(s) and cargo space
loading the cargo so that it does not exceed 50°C are to be provided.
15. Requirements of SOLAS Reg.II-2/54.2 (Reg.II-2/19.3 on or after 2000 amendments) (column “o” ～ ”v”)
X : Applicable.
16. FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3) (column “w”)

Yes : Fixed gas fire-extinguishing system for cargo holds is required by SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3.
(Yes): Fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is ineffective and for which a fixed fire-extinguishing system giving
equivalent protection shall be available. According to the Unified Interpretation of IMO, water
supplies defined in SOLAS Reg.II-2/19.3.1.2 are considered as the alternative to a fixed gas fire-
extinguishing system in cargo spaces.
General notes:
- For the detailed requirements of the IMSBC Code, the relevant part of the Code should be referred to.
- The application of the requirements of SOLAS Reg.II-2/54.2 or 19.3 is shown just for ready reference.
The relevant part of the SOLAS should be referred to for the detailed requirements.
- Blank columns mean “Not applicable”.
Notes : 1. CASTOR MEAL, CASTOR POMACE and CASTOR FLAKE shall not be carried in bulk.
2. For the planned voyage not exceeding 5 days from the commencement of loading to the completion of
discharge, the ship may be exempted from the requirements of FFEA.
3. Consideration shall be given to providing the ship with the means to top up the cargo spaces with
additional supplies of inert gas taking into account the duration of the voyage. The ship’s fixed CO2
fire extinguishing system shall not be used for this purpose.
4. Mechanical ventilation is to be available at all times. Measures to be adopted to avoid a situation
whereby the cargo hold mechanical ventilation system could not be used due to rough seas.
5. Only applicable to Seedcake containing solvent extractions only.
6. Fine grained sulphur (flowers of sulphur) shall not be transported in bulk.
7. With a moisture content of 15% or more, the ship may be exempted from the requirements of FFEA.
8. Only suitable wire mesh guards are required.
9. Except Metal Sulphide Concentrates considered as presenting a low fire risk.
Table 2.2
IMSBC Code - Initial Checklist

(For cargoes other than COAL and BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES)
Columns Requirements Results
Stowage:
Bulkheads to the engine room are to be insulated to A-60 standard or to be isolated by the spaces (e.g. FOT,
e DOT, Void Space).
Boundaries of components are to be resistant to fire and passage of water.
Bulkheads to the engine room are to be of gastight.
NO SMOKING sign:
f
”NO SMOKING” signs are to be posted on decks and in areas adjacent to cargo compartment.
Ventilation:
Natural ventilation is to be provided for cargo holds.
Natural ventilation or mechanical ventilation fan is to be provided for cargo holds.
Mechanical ventilation fan is to be provided for cargo holds.
At least two mechanical ventilation fans are to be provided for cargo holds. The total ventilation is to be at least
six air changes per hour. Ventilation openings are to comply with the requirements of the Load Line Convention
as amended for openings not fitted with means of closure. The height of coaming is to be equal to or more than
g
the regulated height (Position 1: 4.5 m, Position 2: 2.3 m).
Mechanical ventilation fan is to be provided for cargo holds. Ventilation openings are to comply with the
requirements of the Load Line Convention as amended for openings not fitted with means of closure. The
height of coaming is to be equal to or more than the regulated height (Position 1: 4.5 m, Position 2: 2.3 m).
Two spare sets of ventilation equipment are to be provided onboard.
Ventilation fans are to be safe for use in a flammable atmosphere.
Spark-arresting screens (wire mesh guards with max. 13mm×13mm) are to be fitted to ventilation openings.
SCBA:
h
Two self-contained breathing apparatuses with 200% spare cylinders are to be additionally provided.
Protective clothing resistant to chemical attack:
i Four sets of protective clothing which consists of boots, gloves, coverall and headgear are to be additionally
provided.
Bilge line:
In case where bilge lines are led to machinery space, bilge lines are to be isolated either by fitting a blank flange
j
or by a closed lockable valve.
A notice is to be placed adjacent to the valve warning against opening without the master’s permission.
Electrical equipment:
Electrical equipment fitted in the cargo holds, including motors of mechanical ventilation systems, are to be of
safe type having an explosion protection grade/type stated below or upwards. Not suitable explosion protected
k
type electrical equipment are to be capable of being positively isolated from outside of the spaces.
( IIAT2 / IIAT3 / IIAT4 / IICT1 / IICT2
IICT3 / IICT4 / Safe type (IICT6 or Intrinsically safe type)
l
Nozzles provided with fire hoses are to be of dual-purpose type (i.e., spray/jet type).
4 jets of water
m The quantity of water delivered is to be capable of supplying four nozzles at pressure as specified in SOLAS
regulation and being trained on any part of the cargo space when empty.
Heating arrangement
n The means to disconnect heating arrangement for the tank(s) are to be provided (spectacle flange).
The means to monitor and control the temperature so that it does not exceed 50℃are to be provided.
FFEA
w
Fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is to be provided for cargo holds.
Note: 1. The requirements checked are applied to the ship.
2. The results of confirmation survey on board have been shown in the right columns. For the requirements complied with, the
columns should be checked. For the requirements not applied, “NA” should be entered in the columns.
Table 2.3
IMSBC Code - Initial Checklist

(For COAL and BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES)
1 Boundaries of cargo spaces are to be resistant to fire and liquids.

2 Electrical equipment fitted in the cargo holds are to be of safe type having an explosion protection grade of IIAT4
or upwards. Not suitable explosion protected type electrical equipment are to be capable of being positively isolated
from outside of the spaces and have the enclosure having a protection degree of IP55 or upwards, and caution plates
to ensure isolation of electrical equipment are to be provided.
3 Suitable means for measuring following gases, etc. in cargo spaces without entry into such spaces are to be
provided.
Methane
Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
pH value
Temperature (0 - 100ºC)
4(*) Two sets of self-contained breathing apparatus are to be provided. (Note: The apparatus required by SOLAS Reg.II-
2/17(00E) or Reg.II-2/10(00N) may be used for this purpose)
5 “No Smoking" signs are to be posted in conspicuous places.
6(*) Natural ventilation system is to be provided for cargo spaces and air holes should be provided at the upper part of
web plates of longitudinal and transverse girders fitted to deck plates with appropriate spacing.
Note: Air holes should not be located at any part that may be subject to stress concentration.
7 Natural or mechanical ventilation systems are to be provided for adjacent enclosed working spaces, such as store
rooms, carpenter's shops, passageways, tunnels. In the case of mechanical ventilation, only the equipment which
is safe type for use in an explosive atmosphere can be used in cargo area.
8 Two sampling holes per hold, one on the port side and one on the starboard side of the hatch cover or upper parts
of hatch coamings are to be provided with threaded stub and sealing cap.
Note: 1. The items marked with (*) are not applicable to brown coal (lignite) briquettes.
2. The results of confirmation survey on board have been shown in the right columns. For the requirements complied with, the
columns should be checked. For the requirements not applied, “NA” should be entered in the columns.
Table 2.4
Documents/information to be submitted
Required items Documents/information to be submitted

(1) Column of Table 2.2 The meanings of “H” and “L” are
(1) (2) (2) Regulation of SOLAS II-2/54 (II-2/19) specified under this table.
2.8 “A-60” class insulation of bulkheads between the cargo Drawings of fire protection construction Type and
e H
(3.8) space and engine room manufacture of the material
f -- “NO SMOKING” signs L Number and locations of the signs
-- Natural ventilation.
2.4.3
Natural or mechanical ventilation. H Drawings of the system
(3.4.3)
-- Mechanical ventilation
2.4.1 Mechanical ventilation (total ventilation at least six air Drawings of the system
g H
(3.4.1) changes per hour) Calculations of the air changes
-- The height of ventilation openings H Drawings of the system
-- Spare of mechanical ventilation fan H Drawings of the system
2.4.2 Non-sparking fans L Specifications
(3.4.2) Spark-arresting screens (wire mesh guard) L Specifications
2.6.2
h Self-contained breathing apparatus
(3.6.2)
L Type, manufacturer and specifications
2.6.1
i Protective clothing resistant to chemicals
(3.6.1)
Stop valves and blank flanges on the bilge lines on
j -- H Drawing of bilge lines
machinery space side
Arrangement and wiring diagram of electrical
2.2
k Electrical equipment to be of safe type. H equipment fitted in the space including grade of
(3.2)
each equipment.
l - Jet/spray dual purpose type nozzle L Type, manufacturer and specifications
2.1.2 Fire main piping diagram with arrangement of
m Capacity of fire pumps to supply four nozzles H
(3.1.2) hydrant and pump capacity.
Drawing of heating arrangement.
n - Heating arrangement H Drawing of the system for measuring and
monitoring temperature.
Fixed gas fire-extinguishing system for cargo hold
w - H Drawing of the system
(FFEA)
H: To be submitted to Material and Equipment department for examination by the Head office.
L: To be submitted to the local office for their checking.
Table 2.5
Documents/information to be submitted for COAL/BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES
Documents/information to be submitted
Requirements on Table 2.3 The meaning of “L” is specified under
this table
Boundaries of cargo spaces should be resistant to fire and liquids. − −

Arrangement and wiring diagram of
Electrical cables and components situated in cargo spaces and adjacent
electrical equipment fitted in the space
spaces should be free from defects and safe for use in explosive L
including grade of each equipment, such as
atmosphere or positively isolated.
IIAT4.
Appropriate instruments for measuring followings into cargo spaces
without entry into such spaces should be provided.
Methane
Oxygen L Type, manufacturer and specifications
Carbon monoxide
pH value
Temperature (0 - 100ºC)
Two sets of self-contained breathing apparatus to be provided. L Type, manufacturer and specifications
“No Smoking" sign and "No naked flames" sign should be posted in
L Number and locations of the signs
conspicuous places.
Drawings of the ventilation systems

Natural surface ventilation should be provided for cargo spaces. L
Arrangement of air holes
Natural or mechanical ventilation should be provided for enclosed

working spaces, such as store rooms, carpenter's shops, passageways,
L Drawings of the system
and tunnels. Mechanical ventilation, if used, should be of safe type for
use in an explosive atmosphere.
Two sampling holes per hold, one on each side of the hatch cover
L Drawings of the system
should be provided with threaded stub and sealing cap.
L: To be submitted to the local office for their checking.

Attachment 3. to
4 ALBERT EMBANKMENT
LONDON SE1 7SR
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MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.6
26 June 2023
LISTS OF SOLID BULK CARGOES FOR WHICH A FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING

SYSTEM MAY BE EXEMPTED OR FOR WHICH A FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEM IS INEFFECTIVE
1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its sixty-fourth session (5 to 9 December 1994),

agreed that there was a need to provide Administrations with guidelines regarding the
provisions of SOLAS regulation II-2/10 concerning exemptions from the requirements for
fire-extinguishing systems.
2 Consequently, the Committee approved MSC/Circ.671 whereby it agreed to:
.1 a list of solid bulk cargoes, for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system
may be exempted (table 1) and recommended Member States to take into
account the information contained in table 1 when granting exemptions under
the provisions of SOLAS regulation II-2/10.7.1.4; and
.2 a list of solid bulk cargoes for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is
ineffective (table 2), and recommended that cargo spaces in a ship engaged
in the carriage of cargoes listed in table 2 be provided with a
fire-extinguishing system which provides equivalent protection.
The Committee also agreed that Administrations should take account of the
provisions of SOLAS regulation II-2/19.3.1 when determining suitable
requirements for an equivalent fire-extinguishing system.
3 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its seventy-ninth session (1 to 10 December 2004),

reviewed the above-mentioned tables and approved MSC/Circ.1146. The Committee decided
that the annexed tables should be periodically reviewed and invited Member States to provide
the Organization, when granting exemptions to ships for the carriage of cargoes not included
in table 1, with data on the non-combustibility or fire risk properties of such cargoes.
Member States were also requested to provide the Organization, when equivalent
fire-extinguishing systems are required for the agreed carriage of cargoes not included in
table 2, with data on the inefficiency of fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems for such cargoes.
4 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its eighty-ninth session (11 to 20 May 2011),
noting the mandatory status of the IMSBC Code, reviewed the aforementioned lists of solid
bulk cargoes to align certain names in the lists with those in the recent version of the
IMDG Code and approved MSC.1/Circ.1395 on Lists of solid bulk cargoes for which a fixed
gas fire-extinguishing system may be exempted or for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing
system is ineffective, superseding MSC/Circ.1146. The Maritime Safety Committee, at its
ninety-second session (12 to 21 June 2013), approved a revision of MSC.1/Circ.1395
(MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.1).
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5 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-fifth session (3 to 12 June 2015),

considering a proposal by the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers, at its
first session, approved a revision of tables 1 and 2 of MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.1
6 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-eighth session (7 to 16 June 2017),

considering a proposal by the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers, at its
third session, approved a revision of tables 1 and 2 of MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.2
7 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 101st session (5 to 14 June 2019), considering
a proposal by the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers, at its third session,
approved a revision of tables 1 and 2 of MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.3 (MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.4).
8 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 105th session (20 to 29 April 2022), considering
the proposal by the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers, at its seventh
session, approved a revision of tables 1 and 2 of MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.4.
9 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 107th session (31 May to 9 June 2023),
considering the proposal by the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers, at its
eighth session, approved a revision of MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.5, as set out in the annex.
10 The purpose of this circular is to provide guidance to Administrations. However,

Administrations are not prevented from granting exemptions for cargoes not included in table 1
or imposing any conditions when granting such exemptions under the provisions of
SOLAS regulation II-2/10.7.1.4.
11 This circular supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.5.
***
Annex, page 1
ANNEX
TABLE 1
LIST OF SOLID BULK CARGOES FOR WHICH A FIXED

GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM MAY BE EXEMPTED
1 Cargoes including, but not limited to, those listed in SOLAS regulation II-2/10:
Ore
Coal (COAL and BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES)
Grain
Unseasoned timber
2 Cargoes listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, which
are not combustible or constitute a low fire risk, as follows:
.1 all cargoes not categorized into group B in the IMSBC Code;
.2 the following cargoes categorized into group B in the IMSBC Code:
ALUMINA HYDRATE
ALUMINIUM SMELTING BY-PRODUCTS UN 3170
(Both the names ALUMINIUM SMELTING BY-PRODUCTS or ALUMINIUM
REMELTING BY-PRODUCTS are in use as proper shipping name)
ALUMINIUM FERROSILICON POWDER UN 1395
ALUMINIUM SILICON POWDER, UNCOATED UN 1398
AMORPHOUS SODIUM SILICATE LUMPS
BORIC ACID
CLINKER ASH
COAL TAR PITCH
DIRECT REDUCED IRON (A) Briquettes, hot-moulded
ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE DUST, PELLETIZED
FERROPHOSPHORUS (including briquettes)
FERROSILICON UN 1408, with 30% or more but less than 90% silicon
(including briquettes)
FERROSILICON, with at least 25% but less than 30% silicon, or 90% or more
silicon
FLUE DUST, CONTAINING LEAD AND ZINC
FLUORSPAR
GRANULATED NICKEL MATTE (less than 2% moisture content)
LEACH RESIDUE CONTAINING LEAD
LIME (UNSLAKED)
LOGS
MAGNESIA (UNSLAKED)
MATTE CONTAINING COPPER AND LEAD
MONOCALCIUMPHOSPHATE (MCP)
MONOAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE (M.A.P.), MINERAL ENRICHED
COATING
PEAT MOSS
Annex, page 2
PETROLEUM COKE (calcined or uncalcined)*

PITCH PRILL
PULP WOOD
PYRITES, CALCINED (calcined pyrites)
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, LOW SPECIFIC ACTIVITY (LSA-I), non-fissile
or fissile-excepted UN 2912
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, SURFACE CONTAMINATED OBJECTS
(SCO-I), non-fissile or fissile-excepted UN 2913
ROUNDWOOD
SAND, MINERAL CONCENTRATE, RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, LOW
SPECIFIC ACTIVITY (LSA-I) UN 2912
SAW LOGS
SILICOMANGANESE (low carbon)
SULPHUR, UN 1350 (crushed lump and coarse grained)
SUPERPHOSPHATE (triple, granular)
TIMBER
VANADIUM ORE
WOODCHIPS, with moisture content of 15% or more
WOOD PELLETS NOT CONTAINING ANY ADDITIVES AND/OR BINDERS
ZINC ASHES UN 1435
ZINC OXIDE ENRICHED FLUE DUST
.3 cargoes assigned to the following generic group B shipping schedules when

they do not exhibit any self-heating, flammability or water-reactive
flammability hazards in accordance with the MHB tests and classification
criteria contained in the Code:
METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES

METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES, CORROSIVE UN 1759
3 Solid bulk cargoes which are not listed in the IMSBC Code, provided that:
.1 they are assessed in accordance with section 1.3 of the Code;
.2 they do not present hazards of group B as defined in the Code; and
.3 a certificate has been provided by the competent authority of the port of

loading to the master in accordance with 1.3.2 of the Code.
*
When loaded and transported under the provisions of the IMSBC Code.
Annex, page 3
TABLE 2
LIST OF SOLID BULK CARGOES FOR WHICH A FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING

SYSTEM IS INEFFECTIVE AND FOR WHICH A FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
GIVING EQUIVALENT PROTECTION SHALL BE AVAILABLE
The following cargoes are categorized into group B of the IMSBC Code:
ALUMINIUM NITRATE UN 1438

AMMONIUM NITRATE UN 1942, with not more than 0.2% total combustible material,
including any organic substance, calculated as carbon to the exclusion of any other
added substance
AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER MHB
AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER UN 2067
AMMONIUM NITRATE BASED FERTILIZER UN 2071
BARIUM NITRATE UN 1446
CALCIUM NITRATE UN 1454
LEAD NITRATE UN 1469
MAGNESIUM NITRATE UN 1474
POTASSIUM NITRATE UN 1486
SODIUM NITRATE UN 1498
SODIUM NITRATE AND POTASSIUM NITRATE, MIXTURE UN 1499
___________
Attachment 4. to
Appendix: Ventilation of DIRECT REDUCED IRON(D)
When carrying DRI(D) newly added in the 7th amendment of IMSBC Code, mechanical
ventilation fan shall be available at all times in order to keep the hydrogen concentration less
than 1% by volume (25% LEL) generated by the cargo. The requirements on ship
construction/equipment of ventilation matter to DRI(D) are as specified below.
1. In order to ventilate the cargo holds at all times, the ventilation openings should be
arranged at the height（Position 1: 4.5m、Position 2：2.3m）specified in Annex I, Rule
19 (3) of the Load Line Convention. Or measures shall be taken to avoid situations where
mechanical ventilation fan cannot be used due to rough seas.
The requirements on construction/equipment of mechanical ventilation to DRI(D) are

either ML1 or M as follows.
ML1: Mechanical ventilation fan is to be provided for cargo holds. Ventilation openings
are to comply with the requirements of the Load Line Convention as amended for
openings not fitted with means of closure. The height of coaming is to be equal to or more
than the regulated height (Position 1: 4.5 m, Position 2: 2.3 m).
M: Mechanical ventilation fan is to be provided for cargo holds.
In case where the vessel applies with the above requirement “M” only, the following Note
is to be referred to the DRI(D) in the cargo list of the IMSBC Code fitness certificate.
Mechanical ventilation fan is to be available at all times. Measures to be adopted to
avoid a situation whereby the cargo hold mechanical ventilation fan could not be used
due to rough seas.
2. The number of mechanical ventilation fan is not specified in the IMSBC Code. ClassNK
interprets that at least one mechanical ventilation fan (exhaust type) is acceptable if
sufficient ventilation is ensured. Similarly, for Group B (MHB) cargoes for which
continuous ventilation is required by the IMSBC Code, it has been revised to require the
installation of at least one set of mechanical ventilation fan.
 ALUMINIUM SMELTING / REMELTING BY-PRODUCTS, PROCESSED
 FERROPHOSPHORUS (including BRIQUETTES)
3. For carrying DRI(D), it is required that any failure of the mechanical ventilation systems
shall be repairable on board the ship. For that purpose, two spare sets of ventilation
equipment shall be provided.
4. Mechanical ventilation fan shall be explosion-proof type certified for use in hazardous
environments (explosive atmospheres).
5. Suitable wire mesh guards (not exceeding 13 mm x 13 mm mesh) shall be fitted in the
openings on the open deck of the ventilation ducts.
Please note that for carrying the cargo to be required ventilation, it is necessary to submit the
relevant drawings in accordance with Table2.4.
＜The following are excerpts from individual cargo schedules of DRI(D) Ventilation＞
During the voyage, mechanical surface ventilation shall be provided in each cargo hold
carrying this cargo, in order to keep the hydrogen concentration less than 1% by volume (25%
LEL). The mechanical surface ventilation system shall be of a certified safe type for use in an
explosive atmosphere, capable of ventilating the cargo surface, as stipulated in 3.5 of this Code.
Suitable wire mesh guards shall be fitted over inlet and outlet ventilator openings.
Mechanical surface ventilation shall be available at all times, either by compliance with the
Load Line Convention, Annex I, regulation 19(3), or by adopting measures to avoid a
situation whereby the cargo hold mechanical ventilation system could not be used due to
rough seas, such measures to be in keeping with good seamanlike practices as for similar
cargoes emitting intermittent combustible gases and advice from weather routing service
providers.
Two spare sets of ventilation equipment of a certified safe type for use in an explosive
atmosphere shall be available on board the ship during the voyage. A crew member or other
person with the ability to install the spare fans shall be available on board throughout the
voyage. In addition, natural ventilation shall be provided in enclosed cargo holds intended for
the carriage of this cargo.

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Application of IMSBC Code 7th Amendment

1. Application of the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment

2. Cargoes newly added or revised

3. Request of issuing the IMSBC Code fitness certificate

4. Application of the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment on a voluntary basis

5. Rewriting of Exemption certificate for Fixed gas Fire-Extinguishing Arrangement (FFEA)

For any questions about the above, please contact:

[IMSBC Code fitness certificate and related questions]

[Exemption certificate from Fixed Gas Fire-extinguishing system]

SOLAS Reg.II-2/54.2 or 19.3

FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3)

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Guidance for the application of the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment

0102 Requirements for construction and equipment

0104 Submission of documents

0105 Document examination, survey and issuance of certificate

0106 Renewal and rewriting of the certificate

-2. Renewal of IMSBC Code fitness certificate

0107 Expiration date of certificate

Explosion-protected electrical equipment

FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3)

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Explosion-protected electrical equipment

FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3)

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Explosion-protected electrical equipment

FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3)

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Explosion-protected electrical equipment

FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3)

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Explosion-protected electrical equipment

FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3)

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Explosion-protected electrical equipment

FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3)

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Explosion-protected electrical equipment

FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3)

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Explosion-protected electrical equipment

FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3)

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1. CARGOES (column “a”)

2. IMO class (column “b”)

3. UN No. (column “c”)

4. Group (column “d”)

5. Stowage (column “e”)

6. NO SMOKING sign (column “f”)

7. Ventilation (column “g”)

8. SCBA (column “h”)

9. Protective clothing resistant to chemical attack (column “i”)

10. Bilge line (column “j”)

11. Electrical equipment (column “k”)

12. Dual-purpose nozzles (column “l”)

13. 4 jets of water (column “m”)

14. Heating Arrangement (column “n”)

16. FFEA (SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.7.1.3) (column “w”)