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The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) standard for the safe carriage of bulk cargoes, primarily transported on bulk carriers. [1] [2] [3] The Code is mandatory under SOLAS Chapter VI. [1]
The International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code) is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) standard for the safe carriage of Grain cargoes on ships, primarily transported on Bulk carriers. [1] [2] [3] The Code is mandatory under SOLAS Chapter VI. [3]
The International Maritime Organization sets out international standards and codes for the safe stowage and transportation of bulk carrier cargoes. These include the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code, the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk and the Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes ...
The International Register of Shipping or IS was established in 1993, and is an independent classification society which provides classification, certification, verification and advisory services. The International Register of Shipping also offers consulting services well suited for the shipping and offshore industry. [ 1 ]
Inspection of containers loaded with hazardous cargo for compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations [6] and/or International Maritime *Dangerous Goods Code. Consultation service to ensure proper completion of the Dangerous Cargo Manifest. Training in applicable regulations; Radioactive and Explosive Cargo Inspections [7]
The Code is updated and maintained by a sub-Committee of the International Maritime Organization, the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC), every 2 years. Prior to 2013 the Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers (DSC) sub-committee had responsibility for the Code.
In 2004, the Code was amended to keep it consistent with MARPOL and the amendments entered into force on 1 January 2007. [2] In 2019 amendments to the IBC Code wee adopted by the IMO under Resolutions MSC.460(101) and MEPC.318(74). [7] [8] These entered into force on 1 January 2021, and revised Chapters 17 and 18 of the code. [8]
Ore concentrates are classified as a hazardous cargo for shipping by the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, which is part of the SOLAS Convention, due to their tendency under certain conditions, to liquefy, which may affect the stability of the ship due to the free surface effect potentially causing a ship to capsize ...