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Danger of cargo liquefaction – Bulk Carriers
International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code categorizes cargoes into three groups, A, B & C: A = cargoes which may liquefy if shipped at a moisture content in excess of their transportable moisture limit B = cargoes which possess a chemical hazard which could give rise to a dangerous situation on a ship. C … Continue reading
Celebrating 10,000 and 1 Readings
A long international voyage of an unknown sailor and his small occasion to celebrate. Anno Domini 15th October 2010 evening I shutdown my office workstation (at Maersk) and walked off to the retired life at the age of 40. I didn’t had much plans in my life other than relaxing in my home town, a small … Continue reading
IMSBC CODE – SHIPPER’S DECLARATION
Before loading of Solid Bulk Cargo the shipper must furnish information to the master or his representative about the cargo sufficiently in advance of loading to enable the precautions which may be necessary for proper stowage and safe carriage of the cargo to be put into effect. Sample editable form is attached here.IMSBC DECLARATION
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