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Changes to the IMSBC Code – the 2023 Edition
Changes to the IMSBC Code – the 2023 Edition
Posted: Nov 26, 2024

Changes to the IMSBC Code – the 2023 Edition

NorthStandard

The IMSBC Code 2023 edition will become mandatory as of the 1st January 2025, here we take a look at the changes incorporated into this new edition of the Code.

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CIC on Bulk Carriers
CIC on Bulk Carriers
Posted: Aug 8, 2024

CIC on Bulk Carriers

Bahamas Requirements

This Technical Alert is issued by the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) to describe a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Bulk Carriers registered in The Bahamas.

The CIC will take place from 01 August 2024 to 31 December 2024.
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Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation
Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation
Posted: Jul 25, 2024

Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation

North Standard

There have been a number of very serious incidents over recent years where vessels have experienced liquefaction or dynamic separation of cargo. These issues have sometimes led to a loss of stability and capsize. Cargoes such as iron ore fines, nickel ore, mineral concentrates, bauxite fines and others have all given rise to liquefaction or dynamic separation associated problems.
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Crane Slewing Gear Maintenance and Rocking Tests
Crane Slewing Gear Maintenance and Rocking Tests
Posted: Nov 9, 2023

Crane Slewing Gear Maintenance and Rocking Tests

West of England P and I

Incidents continue due to pedestal crane slewing gear’s failure because of bearing wear, often leading to damage to equipment, cargo, significant repair delays and in events of catastrophic bearing failures, severe injury and fatalities. In many cases, the bearings fail with hook loads well below the crane’s safe working load.
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Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety
Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety
Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety

West of England P and I

The Club has noted a concerning rise in incidents involving vessels undergoing in-transit cargo fumigation leading to the accidental exposure of crew members to phosphine gas (PH3), a colourless and odourless fumigant used during the process.
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