20 maritime news articles about Steel Products
Introduction Direct reduced iron (DRI) in various forms is described in the International Maritime Sold Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code, (hereinafter, the Code). &nbs...
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Direct reduced iron (DRI) in various forms is described in the International Maritime Sold Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code, (hereinafter, the Code). The latest addition, which becomes a mandatory part of the Code from January 2025, is the entry for the Type D, by-product fines with a moisture content of at least 2%.
3/2025: Carriage of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)
Direct reduced iron (DRI) in various forms is described in the IMSBC Code. The latest addition, which became a mandatory part of the Code from January 2025, is the entry for the Type D.
Emergency Contact IG Circular - Direct reduced iron (DRI) Home Latest updates News IG Circular - Direct reduced iron (DRI) 26 Mar 2025 View PDF Sign up for alerts Direct reduced iron (DRI) in various forms is described in the International Maritime Sold Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code, (hereinafter, the Code ). The latest add
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Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 20 Sep, 2023 Essential Gas Detectors for Safe Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Transport: TC & PT Sensors Required It is a requirement that all vessels carry the correct gas detection equipment onboard when carrying specific cargo; otherwise, the crew will be unable to evaluate
For our mutual Members, Gard covers the cost of pre-load steel surveys (after any contribution from charterers). Only finished steel cargos justify the costs.
Circulars and articles on Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) often concentrate on the precautions that shipowners should take when carrying this potentially hazardous cargo. Less attention on this issue is paid to charterers and the impression may be that this is a matter for shipowners and not a concern for charterers.
Home News and Resources News News 22 Feb, 2013 Loss Prevention Safety Alert - Testing Iron Ore Fines for the Presence of DRI(C) A new Loss Prevention Safety Alert has just been published: Testing Iron Ore Fines for the Presence of DRI(C) Share this
Circular issued by International Group clubs Background The process of manufacturing Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) from iron ore and the subsequent hot briquetting procedures generate unwanted by-products in the form of dust and broken chips during most of the stages. Some manufacturers recover these materials and offer t
Circular issued by International Group clubs Members will be aware of the general concerns that exist with regard to the carriage of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) by sea. These concerns have increased significantly since the loss of life arising from the carriage of DRI on board the Ythan (2004) and the deliberate si
Emergency Contact Carriage of direct reduced iron (DRI) by sea Home Latest updates Publications Carriage of direct reduced iron (DRI) by sea 5 Mar 2010 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Carriage of direct reduced iron (DRI) by sea – changes to the imo code of safe practice for solid bulk cargo Members will be awa
Please note that our earlier Loss Prevention Advice on carriage of DRI products is still valid. We recommend members to carefully follow all given guidance and recommendations in the BC Code, latest edition.
A recent survey in Antwerp revealed that hot rolled coils were contaminated with asbestos. The cargo was shipped out of Bayuquan (China).
We refer to our Loss Prevention Advice of December 1997, which references our circular of July 1982, which was prepared following the 23rd session of the IMCO (now International Maritime Organisation) Sub-Committee on Containers and Cargoes in January 1982, in which a working group recommended certain amendments to the
Operators of bulk fleets will be aware of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and of the appropriate precautions that must be taken to ensure its safe carriage by sea. However, we are aware of a number of shippers who are offering a material for bulk shipment that is clearly a DRI product, but is claimed to be safe for bulk car
TO ALL MEMBERS FOR INSURANCE, OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS Dear Sirs, Loss Prevention Advice on Carriage of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) We refer to our circulars of September 1980, August 1981, and July 1982. Following the 23rd session of the IMCO (now International Maritime Organisation) Sub-Committee on