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P&I / InsuranceNorthStandard·21 days ago
IMSBC Code amendments coming into force
The latest amendments to the IMSBC Code as adopted in resolution MSC. 575(110) will become mandatory from 1 January 2027.
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24 maritime news articles about IMSBC Code
P&I / InsuranceSafety4Sea·4 months ago
West P&I: Tips for handling IMSBC cargoes during wet weather
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
P&I / InsuranceWest of England·4 months ago
Group A IMSBC Cargoes - The Rain Loading Dilemma
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 05 Jan, 2026 Group A IMSBC Cargoes - The Rain Loading Dilemma Marcus Winchester Loss Prevention Officer The Club has recently seen several instances regarding loading bulk cargoes that are categorised as Group A cargoes under the IMSBC Code during precipitation. Group A car
P&I / InsuranceSafety4Sea·6 months ago
West P&I: Amendments to IMSBC Code introduce new safety revisions
Skuld: Key loss prevention tips for clay cargoes
RegulationsWest of England·7 months ago
SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25)
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 28 Oct, 2025 SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25) Marcus Winchester Loss Prevention Officer In June 2025, the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 575(110), setting out the latest amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoe
GeneralSafety4Sea·9 months ago
Britannia Club: Meeting the requirements of the IMSBC Code
Maintaining heart health on board
Steamship Mutual
P&I / InsuranceSteamship Mutual·about 1 year ago
Implementation of Direct Reduced Iron (D) under IMSBC Code – Mandatory from January 2025
Home Publications Articles Implementation of Direct Reduced Iron (D) under IMSBC Code – Mandatory from January 2025 Implementation of Direct Reduced Iron (D) under IMSBC Code – Mandatory from January 2025 Loss Prevention Loss Prevention Published: March 26, 2025 Contact author Download article pdf The IMO Resolution MS
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P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Scrap metal fires – is the IMSBC code adequately addressing the risks? | Gard's Insights
Gard continues to see some very serious scrap metal fires affecting our portfolio as well as in the media more generally.
P&I / InsuranceUK P&I Club·about 2 years ago
IMSBC Update (2024/2025)
These amendments were adopted in the form of a consolidated version of the whole IMSBC code and will enter into force on 1 January 2025. However, some contra...
RegulationsWest of England·over 2 years ago
SOLAS - IMSBC Code 2023 Edition (Amendment 07-23)
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 19 Dec, 2023 SOLAS - IMSBC Code 2023 Edition (Amendment 07-23) Mark Dunbar Surveys Manager In June 2023, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 539(107) , setting out the latest (07-23) amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·almost 3 years ago
Beware cargoes which may liquefy not listed in the IMSBC Code | Gard's Insights
Gard is aware of a number of cases involving cargoes which may liquefy that are not listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code as Group A cargoes and therefore not declared as such by shippers.
RegulationsWest of England·over 3 years ago
SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 06-21)
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 14 Oct, 2022 SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 06-21) Mark Dunbar Surveys Manager In April 2022 IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 500(105) setting out the latest (06-21) amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) C
P&I / InsuranceUK P&I Club·over 5 years ago
Carriage of Bauxite which may liquefy - Group A and revised Group C IMSBC Code schedules are now mandatory
Carriage of Bauxite which may liquefy: Group A and revised Group C IMSBC Code schedules are now mandatory. From 1st Jan 2021 revised IMSBC Code 2020 enters f...
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P&I / InsuranceGard·over 5 years ago
Bauxite – new Group A and revised Group C IMSBC Code schedules are now mandatory | Gard's Insights
A need to draw a distinction in the IMSBC Code between bauxite cargoes that may liquefy and those that do not, led to the development of a new cargo schedule for bauxite fines in the Code.
P&I / InsuranceSwedish Club·about 6 years ago
Uruguay has implemented the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code - The Swedish Club
The Coast Guard authorities have recently issued a new by-law, "Dispoción Maritima No 172", which establishes the mandatory compliance with the
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P&I / InsuranceGard·over 7 years ago
New IMSBC Code requirements aim to control liquefaction of coal cargoes | Gard's Insights
Amendments to the IMSBC Code will enter into force on 1 January 2019. In this article, Penelope Cooke of Brookes Bell LLP explains how the upcoming amendments will affect vessels carrying coal cargoes.
Skuld
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 11 years ago
IMSBC Code: Entry into force of the Amendment 02-13
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.
London P&I Club
Dry BulkLondon P&I Club·over 12 years ago
Circular 5.489: Iron Ore Fines/Iron Ore Cargoes – Early Implementation of recent changes to the IMSBC Code – Australia and Brazil
24 January 2014 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Iron Ore Fines/Iron Ore Cargoes – Early Implementation of recent changes to the IMSBC Code – Australia and Brazil Executive Summary A new iron ore fines (IOF) Schedule to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code governing the carriage of IOF by sea, and an amen
Skuld
Dry BulkSkuld·over 12 years ago
Australia and Brazil: Iron Ore Fines / Iron Ore Cargoes – Early implementation of recent changes to the IMSBC Code
Circular issued by International Group clubs Executive Summary As Members have previously been informed, a new iron ore fines (IOF) Schedule to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code governing the carriage of IOF by sea, and an amended iron ore Schedule, were agreed at the IMO DSC 18 mee
NorthStandard
Dry BulkNorthStandard·over 12 years ago
22 January 2014, Standard Asia Circular, Iron ore fines and cargoes, IMSBC Code, Australia and Brazil
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Skuld
Dry BulkSkuld·over 12 years ago
New IMSBC Protocol For Carriage of Iron Ore Fines
A new iron ore fines Schedule to the IMSBC Code was agreed at the IMO DSC 18 meeting in September 2013 governing the carriage of iron ore fines by sea. The IMO Circular announcing the changes DSC.
RegulationsWest of England·over 13 years ago
SOLAS: Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code - Reminder
On 20 May 2011 the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO’s) Maritime Safety Committee at its eighty-ninth session adopted Resolution MSC.(318)89 regarding
P&I / InsuranceWest of England·almost 14 years ago
IMSBC Code - Draft Amendments and Interim Measures for Early Implementation
At its ninetieth session in May 2012, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee prepared draft amendments to Sections 4 and 8 of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Car
RegulationsWest of England·over 14 years ago
SOLAS: Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
On 20 May 2011, the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO’s) Maritime Safety Committee at its eighty-ninth session adopted Resolution MSC.(318)89 regarding