International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code RESOLUTION MSC.268 (85)

International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code

RESOLUTION MSC.268 (85)

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INTRODUCTION

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Introduction

Purpose of the Code

► Special hazards are associated with solid cargoes in bulk when they are shipped: structural damage due to improper cargo

distribution, loss or reduction of stability during the voyage, chemical reactions of cargoes.

► To facilitate the safe stowage and shipment of solid bulk cargoes by giving information on the possible dangers and instructions on carriage procedures.

► Contains mostly operational instructions on stowage and handling of cargoes. Some specific provisions refer to the design or the equipment of the ship.

► Applicable to any ship carrying cargoes in bulk (except grains).

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Introduction

A brief history

► In the 1960’s, the industry recognized some issues in the carriage of bulk cargoes, due to the nature of maritime transport (chemical reactions of cargoes, loss/reduction of stability…). Provisions for the safe carriage of solid bulk cargoes were found necessary.

► 1st edition of the BC Code in 1965 – Recommendatory only

► Several revisions, to follow the progress of the industry. Latest BC Code edition: 2004 – Recommendatory only

► In 2003, it was decided to make those provisions mandatory, to ensure worldwide application and to address the many incidents and casualties = the BC Code became the new mandatory IMSBC Code.

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Introduction

IMO Facts

► IMSBC Code was adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.268(85) dated 4th of December 2008

The amendments are expected to enter into forceon 1 January 2011. IMO however encourages interested parties to implements the Code on a voluntary basis as

from 1 January 2009.

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Introduction

High Speed Crafts

Document of ComplianceTo be issued for transport of DG

Ch VII – Carriage of Dangerous GoodsIn packaged form (IMDG Code)

orin solid bulk (IMSBC Code)

Ch VI – Carriage of Cargoes

IMSBC CodeMandatory

For SOLID BULK CARGOES

Ch II-2 Construction – Fire protectionReg 19 Carriage of DANGEROUS GOODS

Reg 19.4 = DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCEFor the transport of DG

SOLAS

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Introduction

BC to IMSBC, why such a move ?

To make the Code mandatory

• The requirements of the Code will be mandatory from 01/01/2011 but States can choose a voluntarily application from 01/01/2009.

To draw a parallel with the structure of the IMDG Code

• The Code will be reviewed every 2 years, as it is the case for IMDG Code. New products can be added easily.

• Information have been updated according to the 2008 Edition of IMDG Code.

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Introduction

• Chopped Rubber and coarse chopped tyres

• Linted Cotton Seed

• Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)

To add new products and to update information for existing cargoes

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THE CODE – LAY OUT

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The Code - Lay out

► Sections 1 to 10 – Mandatory

Provide general information on loading, carriage and unloading precautions; safety of personnel and ship; cargoes that may liquefy; etc…

► Sections 11 to 13 are recommendatory (security, stowage factor conversion tables, list of references)

► Appendix 1 Individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes

► Appendixes 2 to 4 – various information

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The Code - Lay out

APPENDIX 1 – List of cargoes

► Cargoes are categorized in 3 groups, plus a special category

- Group A : cargoes which may liquefy if shipped at a moisture content in excess of their transportable moisture limit.

- Group B : cargoes which possess a chemical hazard which could give rise to a dangerous situation on a ship.

- Group C : consists of cargoes which are neither liable to liquefy (A) nor to possess chemical hazards (B).

- Materials Hazardous only in Bulk (MHB): materials which may possess chemical hazards when carried in bulk other than materials classified as dangerous goods in the IMDG Code.

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The Code - Lay out

► Schedule example: Copra (Group B)

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Each schedule displays the following categories of information:

•Description (recommendations)

•Characteristics

•Hazard

•Stowage and segregation

•Hold cleanliness

•Weather precautions

•Loading

•Precautions

•Ventilation

•Carriage

•Discharge

•Clean-up

•Emergency Procedures

The Medical First Aid Guide is available in MSC/Circ.857 or in the IMDG Code-Supplement

The Code - Lay out

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EXAMPLES OF REQUIREMENTS

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Examples of requirements

Requirements related to the design or the equipment of a ship:

►Ventilation

►Stowage / Construction

►Electrical equipment

►Instruments

►Fire fighting

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VENTILATION – Details

Ventilation means exchange of air from outside to inside a cargo space.

.1 Continuous Ventilation means ventilation that is operating at all times.

.2 Mechanical Ventilation means power-generated ventilation.

.3 Natural Ventilation means ventilation that is not power-generated.

.4 Surface Ventilation means ventilation of the space above the cargo.

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VENTILATION – Details

► Cargo spaces fitted with mechanical ventilation shall have at least two separate fans.

► The total ventilation shall be at least six air changes per hour, based on the empty space.

► Ventilation shall be arranged such that any escaping gases are minimized from reaching living quarters on or under the deck.

► Ventilation fans shall be of certified safe type for use in a flammable atmosphere.

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KEY DIFFERENCES

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Key Differences

New Carriage requirements for Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)

► DRI is now categorized into three types of product, based on the increasing hazardous nature of each sub-category:

DRI (A) - hot moulded briquettes - Carriage requirements remain essentially the same as in the BC Code.

DRI (B) - lumps, pellets or cold moulded briquettes - The IMSBC Code allows carriage only under inert conditions with enhanced monitoring of atmosphere (i.e. a vessel should be fitted with a nitrogen generating plant).

NEW DRI (C) - by-products. Inert conditions also required.

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Key Differences

New products

► Linted Cotton Seed – Group B

► Chopped rubber and Plastic Insulation – Group C

► Coarse Chopped Tyres – Group C

► Sulphur (formed, solid) – Group C

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Key Differences

Existing products with updated details

COAL – Special Precautions Added for

Gravity fed self-unloading bulk carrier

► Ventilation

► Gas monitoring, …

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ISSUANCE OF A STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

First Step

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Initial issuance of Document of Compliance for carriage of

DANGEROUS GOODS (SOLAS II-2/19 or II-2/54)

•Request from owner / yard

•Initial survey carried out

•Record Ad 1331 filled in

(in Record editor)

•Interim DOC for Dangerous

goods issued by surveyor

•Cross check tables 1,2,3

SOLAS reg 19 / reg 54

•Definitive cert. issued

•NMM updated

•CM checking

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Initial issuance of Document of Compliance for carriage of DANGEROUS GOODS

For each hold and deck space to be filled in

It is now established which UN Class cargo the ship can carry in each hold.

•NB:If the letter « B » for bulk only is to be used, add a note to specify it.

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ISSUANCE OF A STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Second Step

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Issuance of IMSBC Statement of Compliance

Choose under which Code (BC or IMSBC) the Statement is delivered

2 annexes:

Annex 1: list of products

Annex 2: list of provisions applicable the products chosen

Choose II-2/19 or II-2/54

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Once cargoes are selected (box ticked), the table of footnotes is automatically established.

Cross check with DOC for DG and tick Class of cargo allowed to be carried.

The table displays only Group B and MHB cargoes, which are considered to be the most “dangerous”.

Specify the hold in which the cargo can be loaded.

Include MHB (not subject to the requirements of SOLAS II-2/9) if the provisions from the notes (table in TNS 16-5) are complied with.

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The appendix displays the applicable provisions, depending on the products selected.

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Case study 1: General Cargo-ship built in 2004

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General Cargo vessel built in 2004

► Request for issuance of a Statement of Compliance for the carriage of cargo in bulk for subject vessel.

► Vessel is already in the possession of a Doc of Compliance for the carriage of Dangerous Goods.

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Check if bulk goods may be carried

“A” packaged and bulk goods allowed

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According to the Doc of Compliance for the carriage of Dangerous Goods the vessel is allowed to carry bulk goods UN Class

4.1

4.2

4.3 solids

5.1

6.1 solids

8 solids

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All bulk goods with the aforementioned UN class shall be included on the Statement of Compliance for the carriage of cargo in bulk.

Other bulk goods, i.e. MHB (Material Hazardous in Bulk) should be subject to further checking, to ascertain compliance with the provision of notes shown for each MHB product.

Class 7 (radioactive material) are not covered by SOLAS DOC, but there are 2 Class 7 products in IMSBC Code. To be added if applicable.

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Box to be ticked to include cargo on the statement

Cross check with DOC for DG if cargo can be carried

Include MHB Products and Class 7 (not subject to the requirements of SOLAS II-2 reg19) if the notes are complied with.

applicable hold to be entered

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Note:

1) Products listed in Group A and C of the BC Code

A Statement of Compliance may be issued without further surveys but it should be verified that bulk loading conditions are included in the stability booklet and loading manual.

2) Products listed in Group B of the BC Code

Those products present some chemical hazards and request special measures to be taken for their shipment. Products listed in the Group B of the BC Code shall not be inserted in the Statement of Compliance without prior satisfactory survey to ascertain that specific requirements set forth in the BC Code are complied with.

3) MHB Products

May be included in the list of products if the applicable notes are complied with.

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Case study 2: And for a vessel exclusively designed to carry COAL?

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Case Study 2: Vessel exclusively designed to carry COAL

► COAL is a cargo classified as

Dangerous Good (with UN Class)? MHB (Group B)?

► Requirements for the carriage of coal are given in the IMSBC Code.

► Consequently, a vessel designed exclusively for the carriage of COAL can be with issued a single ……………………………………………….

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Case Study 2: Vessel exclusively designed to carry COAL

► A Statement of Compliance will be issued without prior issuance of a SOLAS II-2/19 DoC, since the vessel is not scheduled for the carriage of any dangerous cargoes.

► In that case, the following should be assessed:

- for the ship in general and for each hold if relevant, the provisions as given in IMSBC Code, should be complied with.

► For convenience purposes, the TNS 16-5 table can be used. It sums up the major requirements for each product of category B or MHB.

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