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What is the primary aim of the IMSBC Code?
What is the primary aim of the IMSBC Code?
Which international convention deals with various aspects of maritime safety, including carriage of solid bulk cargoes?
Which international convention deals with various aspects of maritime safety, including carriage of solid bulk cargoes?
What does the IMSBC Code replace?
What does the IMSBC Code replace?
Which of the following is NOT a hazard associated with the shipment of solid bulk cargoes?
Which of the following is NOT a hazard associated with the shipment of solid bulk cargoes?
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What does the IMSBC Code provide instructions on?
What does the IMSBC Code provide instructions on?
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In which chapter of the SOLAS Convention are the mandatory provisions governing the carriage of solid bulk cargoes found?
In which chapter of the SOLAS Convention are the mandatory provisions governing the carriage of solid bulk cargoes found?
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What is the primary aim of the IMSBC Code?
What is the primary aim of the IMSBC Code?
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When did the IMSBC Code enter into force?
When did the IMSBC Code enter into force?
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What is the purpose of the IGC Code?
What is the purpose of the IGC Code?
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Which type of cargo is not covered by the IMSBC Code?
Which type of cargo is not covered by the IMSBC Code?
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Which organization is authorized to adopt amendments to the IMSBC Code?
Which organization is authorized to adopt amendments to the IMSBC Code?
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What is the basic philosophy behind the design and construction standards of ships carrying liquefied gases?
What is the basic philosophy behind the design and construction standards of ships carrying liquefied gases?
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Study Notes
IMSBC Code (International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code)
- A mandatory regulation for carrying solid cargo in bulk form, replacing the BC Code
- Ensures safe stowage and shipment of solid bulk cargoes
- Part of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS Convention), chapter VI
- Provides information on dangers associated with shipping certain types of solid bulk cargoes and instructions on procedures to be adopted
- Primary hazards associated with shipment of solid bulk cargoes include structural damage, loss of stability, and chemical reactions
- Adopted on 4 December 2008, and entered into force on 1 January 2011
- Does not cover the carriage of grain in bulk, which is covered by the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code, 1991)
IGC Code (International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk)
- Provides guidelines for gas tankers on operational, construction, and safety aspects
- Specific to the carriage of LPG/LNG cargoes
- Mandatory under SOLAS chapter VII since 1 July 1986
- Applies to ships of all sizes, including those under 500 gross tonnage, engaged in carriage of liquefied gases with a vapour pressure exceeding 2.8 bar absolute at a temperature of 37.8°C
- Aims to provide an international standard for the safe carriage by sea in bulk of liquefied gases and certain other substances
- Prescribes design and construction standards of ships and equipment to minimize risks to the ship, crew, and environment
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Learn about the IMSBC Code which is a mandatory regulation for carrying solid cargo in bulk form and how it ensures safe stowage and shipment of solid bulk cargoes. Understand how the SOLAS Convention deals with maritime safety aspects, including the carriage of solid bulk cargoes in chapter VI.
