Amendments to the IMSBC Code and the revised scrutiny sheet for assessment and approval of laboratories engaged in the testing of cargo for carriage on board merchant ship, as per the IMSBC Code - reg.

Applicable to: All shipowners, shipmasters, and companies engaged in the carriage of solid bulk cargoes on board merchant ships.

Effective Date: 28th November 2016

Superseded Circulars: MS Notice No. 17 of 2014

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Amendments to IMSBC Code

The IMSBC Code has been amended by IMO Resolutions MSC.354(92) and MSC.393(95), introducing changes to several sections and clauses, and adding a new section 14 on 'Prevention of pollution by cargo residues from ships'.

Action: Refer to the amended IMSBC Code while handling cargoes specified in the amendments.

2. Amendments to Appendix 1 and 2

Appendix 1 on individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes and Appendix 2 on 'laboratories test procedure' have been revised. A new test procedure for 'Iron Ore Fines' has been added to Appendix 2.

Action: Refer to the revised appendices while handling cargoes specified in the amendments.

3. Revised Scrutiny Sheet for Marine Laboratories

The scrutiny sheet for assessment and approval of marine laboratories has been amended to include the new test procedure for 'Iron Ore Fines'.

Action: Marine laboratories engaged in testing cargoes as per the IMSBC Code should follow the revised requirements and approach the jurisdictional Mercantile Marine Department for inspection and approval.

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Fees for inspection of marine laboratories may be charged as per item No. 33 of DGS Circular No. 13 of 2010.

Important Note

Non-compliance with the amended IMSBC Code and revised scrutiny sheet may result in delays, additional costs, and potential safety and environmental risks.

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