Significant updates to the IMSBC Code are coming in to effect as of 1 January 2015. Members engaged in the carriage of dry bulk cargoes should seek to familiarise themselves with these changes soonest. The development Members are advised that as of 1 January 2015 compliance with the Amendments 02-13 to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code will become mandatory as per Resolution MSC.354(92) adopted during The Maritime Safety Committee's ninety-second session (12 to 21 June 2013). Amendments 02-13 are the second set of amendments to the IMSBC Code. There is a general aim to have an amendment carried out every two years to reflect changes in the nature and variety of solid bulk cargoes presented for shipment and advances in expert understanding regarding the safest ways to carry established solid bulk cargoes. Specific changes The main changes in this Amendment which are of relevance to members include: Introduction of new definitions "Potential sources of ignition"  - which means, but is not limited to, open fires, machinery exhausts, galley uptakes, electrical outlets and electrical equipment unless they are of certified safe type. "Sources of heat"  - which means heated ship structures, where the surface temperature is liable to exceed 55ºC. Examples of heated structures are steam pipes, heating coils, top or side walls of heated fuel and cargo tanks, and bulkheads of machinery spaces. "Competent authority" -  a new sentence is added at end of the original definition: "The competent authority shall operate independently from the shipper." Section 3 - Safety of personnel and ship The existing text under 3.6 is renumbered as 3.6.1 and two new paragraphs 3.6.2 and 3.6.3 are added to sub-Section 3.6 Cargo under in-transit fumigation. Section 4 - Assessment of acceptability of consignments for safe shipment Various changes have been made to sub-Section 4.3 Certificates of test and sub-Section 4.4 Sampling procedures. Section 7 - Cargo