A Safe place for Dangerous Goods
International Maritime Organization
IMDG Code 36-12 is Available Now
IMDG Code, 2012, may be applied from 1 January 2013 on a voluntary basis and will come in force on 1 January 2014 without any transitional period. The Code is officially published by International Maritime Organization (IMO) and is available to purchase. To purchase IMDG Code 36-12 visit IMO’s Purchase Site by clicking here Or … Continue reading
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), 90th session
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), 90th session concluded on 25th May 2012. Many important decisions were made such as on Piracy and armed robbery against ships, Passenger ship safety, Adoption of SOLAS amendments, Adoption of Load Lines amendments, Adoption of amendments to Codes mandatory under the SOLAS Convention, LRIT status, etc. Under amendments to Codes mandatory … Continue reading
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
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