The INTERCARGO Secretariat attended the 3rd Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 3), between the 5th and 9th September, and then the 26th Session of the Editorial and Technical Group (E&T 26) between the...
INTERCARGO performed a review of the second Rule Change Proposal (RCP 2) and accompanying Technical Background and informed IACS, by letter, of the comments and concerns. A copy of the letter can be found below (member login required). You need to...
INTERCARGO performed a review of IACS Draft Rule Change Proposal RCP 1 and provided the IACS Secretariat with a number of comments. The letter, containing INTERCARGO’s comments and concerns can be found below. A summary of the comments are as...
27 Jul 2016: With many thanks to our member Videotel for their new safety and training video about the Zika virus, you are invited to circulate following webpage link across your offices for free access to the video and a workbook: You need to login...
02 February 2017 – INTERCARGO BALLAST WATER UPDATE A circular was sent to members that included information on: USCG Approved Systems USCG Extensions IMO Approved Systems De-coupling of IOPP Certificate INTERCARGO Ballast Water Working Group...
The U.S. Coast Guard has denied appeals from four ballast water treatment system manufacturers to allow the most probable number (MPN) method for determining the efficacy of systems. You need to login to view the rest of the content. Please Login...
The need for continued vigilance and awareness of the potential cargo risks that may be involved when carrying solid bulk cargoes was again highlighted by the sinking of the bulk carrier “Bulk Jupiter” on 2 Jan 2015, with the tragic loss of 18 of...
The Report of the CIC on Crew Familiarisation on Enclosed Space Entry, carried out jointly by Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU members in September to November of 2015 can be downloaded from below. The PSC regimes will continue to pay attention to the...
Regarding the carriage of cargo on deck and hatch covers of traditional bulk carriers, DNV GL issued a technical guide DECK CARGO ON BULK CARRIERS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW in April 2016 with information relevant for design offices, shipyards and...
Between the 11th and 20th May 2016, the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) held their 96th session at the IMO headquarters in London. Here is the summary of the key points that may be of interest for members: You need to login to view the rest of...
A national awareness workshop on the implementation of the international maritime solid bulk cargoes (IMSBC) code was co-organised by IMO in Malaysia on 25-28 April, with special reference to cargoes that may liquefy – which can be a serious problem...