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Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)
Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)
Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)

West of England

The state of the holds on delivery is usually a requirement to validly tender an N.O.R. In the absence of any specific clause, most charters require that the ship be “ready to receive cargo with clean swept holds” (e.g. line 22 NYPE) i.e. she is ready to commence loading without delay.
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The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore
The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore
Posted: Feb 5, 2026

The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore

West of England

Nickel ore cargoes present significant hazards to shipping, with the potential for catastrophic outcomes if not handled properly.
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SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25)
SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25)
Posted: Oct 28, 2025

SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25)

West of England

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 Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.
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INTERIM GUIDANCE RELATED TO U.S. OIL RECORD BOOK (CG-4602A)
INTERIM GUIDANCE RELATED TO U.S. OIL RECORD BOOK (CG-4602A)
Posted: Oct 28, 2025

INTERIM GUIDANCE RELATED TO U.S. OIL RECORD BOOK (CG-4602A)

IMCA

This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) serves to notify the maritime industry of a misprint contained in the current version (Rev. 11-16) of CG-4602A, Oil Record Book For Ships, and to provide interim guidance until a new version of CG-4602A is published.
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Electronic inclinometers for new bulk carriers and container ships
Electronic inclinometers for new bulk carriers and container ships
Posted: Oct 28, 2025

Electronic inclinometers for new bulk carriers and container ships

Lloyds Registry

To enhance seafarer safety and prevent the loss and damage of bulk cargo due to strong movements at sea, the IMO is introducing amendments to SOLAS Chapter V.
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