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Thursday, 29 November 18
NEW IMSBC CODE REQUIREMENTS AIM TO CONTROL LIQUEFACTION OF COAL CARGOES - GARD
 KNOWLEDGE TO ELEVATE
The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code describes coal as a natural, solid, combustible material consisting of amorphous carbon and hydrocarbons. Although coal is best known for its flammable and self-heating properties, certain coal cargoes may also be liable to liquefaction. The upcoming amendments to the IMBC Code concern the criteria under which coal cargoes are considered Group A, i.e. liable to liquefy, in addition to the Group B chemical hazards which apply to all coal cargoes, such as potential self-heating or methane emissions. Coal cargoes may therefore require the same TML and moisture certification as other Group A cargoes, such as concentrates, nickel ore and iron ore fines.
The classification of coal has changed so that all coal is to be treated as both Group A and B, unless otherwise tested. This means that all coal cargoes are to be considered as both liable to liquefy and have a chemical hazard – unless they meet the new criteria as detailed in the IMSBC Code.
There are two alternative ways in which shippers may demonstrate that a coal cargo is not Group A:
1. Coal cargoes are not subject to Group A requirements if they have a particle size distribution such that: Not more than 10% is less than 1 mm AND not more than 50% is less than 10 mm.
It is important to note the use of “AND” in the above, which means that cargoes exceeding either of these limits will not be exempt from Group A requirements. This differs from (and covers a wider range of cargoes than) the equivalent size criteria for iron ore fines.
2. Alternatively, the competent authority of the country of loading can specify laboratory criteria to assess whether or not a coal cargo possesses Group A properties. Such criteria would most likely be based on the outcome of the test methods for Group A cargoes in Appendix 2 of the IMSBC Code.
For cargoes that are Group A (and B), shippers can now test the cargo for its Transportable Moisture Limit (TML) using a newly developed test method for coal. The coal TML method is a modified Proctor/Fagerberg (PF) procedure which is significantly different from the existing PF methods (e.g., those modified for iron ore fines) in that there is a new procedure on how to deal with lumps over 50 mm in the sample, as well as different Proctor hammer and a different cylinder than other PF methods. Drying ovens should have forced circulation or use an inert gas, unlike ovens used for the other TML test methods. It is anticipated that suitable TML test facilities will not be widely available in commercial coal laboratories, at least in the short term.
Some coal loading locations, such as in Indonesia, have fairly remote access and the shippers may not have specialist lab facilities at the loading ports. All TML testing and certification should be completed prior to start of loading. However, it may not be possible to achieve either the sizing or TML testing at the load port should there be any dispute.
As with all solid bulk cargoes, the IMSBC Code requires all proper documentation to be provided to the master prior to any loading commencing, and this will now include the information on the coal classification.
The rationale for shippers declaring a cargo as either Group B only, or Group A and B, will need to be clearly stated. The sizing criteria could be included on the cargo declaration, or it could be issued as a separate certificate. If there are no sizing criteria provided, the coal should be assumed to be both Group A and B, and hence require a TML and moisture certification prior to loading. As with all Group A cargoes, if the coal has a TML certificate then it must be protected from rain in shore stockpiles and barges during loading, and the moisture content will need to be re-checked after any rain at the load port.
The above does not have any bearing on the other hazards of coal, such as self-heating or methane emissions, and these hazards will still need to be monitored and controlled for each cargo.
We thank Penelope Cooke of Brookes Bell LLP for providing this information and remind our Members and clients that cargo liquefaction can lead to catastrophic loss of life and property. Failure to follow the proper test protocols and failure to provide proper certification of test results will likely lead to delay and consequential costs. For further information about carriage of coal cargos, we refer to the Dry Bulk Cargo section of Gard’s website in general and to our publications “Loading of coal cargoes” of 9 November 2015 and alert “Self-heating of coal cargoes at Kalimantan, Indonesia” of 2 July 2010 in particular. Reference is also made to the precautions set out in our various loss prevention publications covering cargo liquefaction.
Member and clients should contact their Club if they are of the view that the goods are incorrectly classified.
Source: Gard
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Tuesday, 26 February 19
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In response to news on China's Dalian port restricting seaborne coal imports, Wood Mackenzie's experts provide the following commentary.
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AUSTRALIAN HIGH CV THERMAL COAL PRICES AT 19-MONTH LOW, BUT NOT FOR LONG - WOOD MACKENZIE
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KNOWLEDGE TO ELEVATE
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SHIPPING MARKET INSIGHT - INERMODAL
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- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Planning Commission, India
- Parliament of New Zealand
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- VISA Power Limited - India
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- White Energy Company Limited
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Australian Coal Association
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- The University of Queensland
- PTC India Limited - India
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
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