Bulk Carrier Practice (Editorial: 2nd June)
02/06/2011
With the kind permission of the author, Capt. Jack Isbester and in association with The Nautical Institute we are serialising extracts of the book, "
Japan ports update - dry bulk
05/05/2011
Dry bulk ports in the range of Japan's eastern Honshu coast including those that bore the brunt of the tsunami on the 11th March. This report gives, where possible, specific advice passed to us in respect of the individual wharves & terminals in these locations. A number of ports have been designated for aid & emergency cargoes only.
Japan ports update - dry bulk - 28th March
29/03/2011
A more specific update is now available on the status of dry bulk ports in the range of Japan's eastern Honshu coast including those that bore the brunt of the tsunami on the 11th March. This report gives, where possible, specific advice passed to us in respect of the individual wharves & terminals in these locations.
Japan ports update - 24th March - Dry bulk
24/03/2011
Report on port conditions for dry bulk ports remains unchanged since 17th March.
The Club has despatched a copy of the Nautical Institute publication "Bulk Carrier Practice" (2nd edn.) to its dry bulk carrier operator Members. Also in the package are the "Bulk Matters" DVD which addresses the causes and prevention of dry bulk cargo claims and the latest iron ore fines "aide-memoire".
Marine insurers are determined to keep the subject of dangerous bulk cargoes, and in particular nickel ores and iron ore fines, high on the Loss Prevention agenda. The UK Club's latest initiative is an aide-mémoire for shipowners and shipmanagers in the form of a pocket leaflet that can be kept handy when a vessel is chartered to load such a cargo.
Dangerous bulk cargoes, and in particular nickel ores and iron ore fines, are high on the Loss Prevention agenda. The UK Club's latest initiative is an aide-mémoire for shipowners and shipmanagers in the form of a pocket leaflet that can be kept handy when a vessel is chartered to load such a cargo.
The Club's earlier LP Bulletins cumulating in number 716 of last week, warn members of the serious risk that can be associated with the carriage of iron ore fines loaded in Indian ports as well as the difficulties that can be experienced when such a cargo is found to be unsafe for carriage once loaded.
The Club would like to remind Members that this is an ongoing problem and is particularly relevant at this time as very heavy rains are being experienced during this current monsoon season.
The following advice was recently received from the Associations correspondent in Buenos Aires relating to the discharge of fertilisers in Argentina.
The Association would like to advise Members that iron ore exports from the Indian state of Karnataka have been banned.
Explore far-reaching implications of the "Giannis NK" case, which established a pivotal precedent in maritime law regarding classification of "dangerous goods."
702 - 06/10 - Iron Ore Imports - China
24/06/2010
The Association would like to advise Members about the current situation regarding the import of iron ore into China.
Soya beans are carried in bulk in large quantities every year, from load ports in countries including the US, Brazil and Argentina. Most soya beans are intended for crushing to produce soya oil for human consumption and soya bean meal for animal feed. Most shipments take place without incident.
Carriage of Cocoa
01/01/1970
Carriage of forestry products
01/01/1970
Carriage of Potatoes
01/01/1970
Carriage of Steel
01/01/1970