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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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Wednesday, 06 February 19
FEBRUARY 2019 INDONESIA'S COAL REFERENCE PRICE FELL 8.83 PERCENT YOY
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THE BDI HAS EASED BACK TO 645 BP, ITS LOWEST LEVEL SINCE AUGUST 2016 - ALLIED
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Friday, 01 February 19
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Friday, 01 February 19
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- PTC India Limited - India
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- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
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- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
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- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
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- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
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- Latin American Coal - Colombia
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- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- London Commodity Brokers - England
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- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
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- Parliament of New Zealand
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- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
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- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
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- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
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- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Planning Commission, India
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- White Energy Company Limited
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- The University of Queensland
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Australian Coal Association
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
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