Dangerous & Difficult Bulk Cargoes - Minerals & Manmade Deri

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Dangerous & Difficult Bulk Cargoes - Minerals & Manmade Deri

Code No: 1141

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This programme looks at some of the more potentially Dangerous and Difficult mineral based cargoes as specified in the IMSBC Code.

Some of these commodities can liquefy in the hold during passage if the moisture content is too high, threatening stability, whilst others create chemical reactions that can give rise to toxic or explosive gases.

Using the IMSBC Code as reference and combining dramatic in-depth analysis and interviews with leading experts, the following cargoes are discussed in detail:

  • Direct Reduced Iron
  • Ammonium Nitrate
  • Minerals and Ores liable to Liquefaction
  • Coal

In each case, emphasis is placed upon an awareness of the risks, remembering that safety applies as much to people as to the ship.

In particular, the programme looks at how ships personnel can greatly reduce the chances of loading an unsafe cargo by verifying shipper's documentation and figures given for temperature and/or moisture content. The regular monitoring of the cargo condition within the hold whilst under passage, essential to controlling atmospheres or maintaining stability, is also looked at.

The conclusion drawn every time is that nothing should be loaded and transported until everyone involved is 100% sure that it is safe to do so.

REGULATIONS ADDRESSED
IMSBC Code

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Ships Personnel working aboard Bulk Carriers, in particular deck officers.
  • As the BLU Code is part of the IMSBC Code, potentially, Terminal personnel.

 

MAIN TOPICS

  • The associated risks and safe handling of all forms of DRI
  • The associated risks and safe handling of Ammonium Nitrate
  • The associated risks and safe handling of Mineral and Ores liable to liquefaction.
  • The associated risks and safe handling of Coal

 

PRODUCED IN ASSOCIATION WITH:

The Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association (Bermuda) Ltd

PRODUCED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF:
The Master, Officers and crew of MV Timaru Star, MV Deep Seas
ArcelorMittal Point Lisas Limited
Allseas Marine S.A.
Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd.
Beltship Management Ltd.
Braemar Shipping Services plc
Dr J H Burgoyne & Partners LLP
Dry Bulk Terminal, Muuga
European Bulk Services (EBS) B.V. St.Laurenshaven Terminal
Holt Maritime Ltd.
International Iron Metallics Association (IIMA)
formerly Hot Briquetted Iron Association (HBIA)
ICHCA International
Intercargo
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Oxelösunds Hamn AB
Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.
Pacific Basin Shipping (HK) Ltd.
RBM HoldSolutions
SGS Nederland BV
Sultran Ltd
Thoresen Thai Agencies Public Company Limited (TTA)
Van Ameyde Marine B.V.