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Fire in Containers.
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers and shipping companies
Effective Date:
07.02.2013
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Fire in Containers — Casualty Circular No. 01 of 2013
This circular highlights two incidents of fire in containers carrying sunflower cake, a seed cake with high oil content, on a container ship at Mumbai anchorage.
- Cargo: Sunflower cake (UN 1386), containing vegetable oil
- Cause: Self-heating due to oxidation of residual oil in the cake
- Stowage: Away from sources of heat; proper ageing before shipping
- Action: Shipping companies to ensure consignment details are available to the Master; Master to determine appropriate stowage
II/4 IMDG Code for Seed Cake (UN 1386)
Important Note
Proper stowage and handling of seed cakes are crucial to prevent self-heating and potential fires. Always follow IMDG Code guidelines for Class 4.2 substances.
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