24 maritime news articles about Nickel Ore
With Indonesia's export restrictions on nickel ore and a recent decline in exports from the Philippines, shipping activity for nickel ore to the South Pacific islands, including the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, has increased.
Home Publications Articles Nickel Ore Liquefaction: The Risk That Still Sinks Ships Nickel Ore Liquefaction: The Risk That Still Sinks Ships Risk alerts Antony Thomas Published: April 15, 2026 Contact author Download article pdf Nickel ore is often called the deadliest cargo in the dry bulk shipping industry, being res
Members must contact the Club in case of any intention to load nickel ore in the Philippines. Home / News / Member Alert / Nickel ore shipments from the Philippines Member Alert Nickel ore shipments from the Philippines 30 January, 2026 Members must contact the Club in case of any intention to load nickel ore in the P
Gard once again alerts Members and clients to the significant risks involved in the carriage of nickel ore, particularly loaded from the Philippines. The recent tragic loss of life of crew on a bulk carrier off the Philippines has renewed concerns regarding the safety of nickel ore originating from the region.
Members are strongly advised to contact the Club in case of any intention to load nickel ore in the Solomon Islands.
The Solomon Islands, rich in mineral resources, has recently begun exporting nickel ore from at least two mines. Given the nation's developing status and limited regulatory oversight, we wish to highlight potential challenges related to these shipments.
Typhoons and tropical storms pose significant challenges to the safe shipment of nickel ore. These weather conditions increase the moisture content before loading and cause severe rolling and pitching during the voyage and which in turn may result in liquefaction and shifting of the cargo.
The UK Club is pleased to share a guide outlining the potential dangers related to Nickel ore cargo, locations of loading areas, the importance of sampling a...
Nickel ore, Philippines, cargo, risks Home Publications Articles Nickel Ore shipments from the Philippines Nickel Ore shipments from the Philippines Publications Steamship Mutual Published: March 20, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image A bulletin prepared by Pandiman of the Philippines draws to attention som
This Alert refers to the circular 2541/2012, dated 4 June 2012 relating to the safe carriage of nickel ore cargoes. Members must contact the Club with
Members and masters are advised to take extreme caution when loading nickel ore in the region of Indonesia and the Philippines.
The mandatory notification requirement for the carriage of nickel ore loaded in Philippines and Indonesia still applies. This important loss prevention initiative was introduced in 2012 and allows early interaction with ship operators and an opportunity to reduce the risks presented by this cargo.
Liquefaction risks of nickel ore cargoes from Indonesia and the Philippines have been a long-standing prominent issue which require constant vigilance and review by shipowners and charterers. Since 2010, the liquefaction of nickel ore cargoes has caused the capsize of seven vessels.
Loss prevention: Nickel ore mines which operate while under a suspension order issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) The Association refers to the last report on this matter on 29 September 2016. Since that date it has come to the Association's attention that nickel ore mines which
Present political situation Members are advised that the political situation in Mindanao is presently very tense (see below map illustrating locations for nickel ore loading in the region). The Philippine Government has declared a state of lawlessness.
The Association would like to draw Members' attention to a recent BIMCO advisory, which addresses possible concerns in respect of shipments of iron ore fines and nickel ore originating from ports in Central America and the Caribbean. The Association also recently had a matter concerning operations in that area which n
As Members will be aware, the Association has previously advised on the issues of bulk cargo liquefaction, and in particular in respect of the potential risks involved in the shipment of nickel ore. Members are recommended to consult the previous updates and circulars published by the Association.
Circular issued by International Group clubs Mandatory Notification Requirements Background This circular should be read in conjunction with the previous circular dated 27 January 2011 and as well as other bulletins relating to the safe carriage of nickel ore cargoes and nothing in this circular supersedes the previous
The club was recently representing owners in an arbitration relating to an alleged off-hire in connection with a cargo of Nickel ore being loaded in Indonesia. The matter concerned off-hire during loading, and was decided by a sole arbitrator as per agreement between the parties involved.
Dear Member, Following our disappointment at the high profile loss of life in respect of the “Vinalines Queen” casualty on 25 December, we were asked by the Intercargo membership to take action to stem the loss of life relating to the carriage of Nickel Ore. Subsequently, we have notified the exporting countries and h
Members involved in the carriage of Nickel Ore from Indonesia should be aware that the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Department (BMKG) has recently provided estimates for the commencement of the 2011 monsoon. This is expected to begin in October in Halmahera and in November in Sulawesi and West Papua.
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Circular issued by International Group clubs Introduction As members may be aware in October and November 2010 three vessels the ‘Jian Fu Star’, ‘Nasco Diamond’ and ‘Hong Wei’ sank during the carriage of nickel ore from Indonesia to China with the loss of forty four seafarers. The cause of the sinkings has not yet bee
One week ago we published an urgent warning on the hazards of liquefaction of nickel ore cargoes, particularly when loaded in ports in Indonesia or the Philippines. This warning was issued due to a number of incidents, the most serious being the loss of two bulk carriers in November, the Nasco Diamond and