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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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Thursday, 06 December 18
CHINA REVISES MANAGEMENT RULES ON ESTABLISHMENT OF FULLY FOREIGN-OWNED SHIPPING BUSINESSES - XINHUA
Foreign shipping companies will find it easier to establish wholly-owned subsidiaries in China thanks to a revised regulation due to take effect on ...
Wednesday, 05 December 18
WORLD COAL PRICES FALL, WITH INDONESIA BENCHMARK FOR DECEMBER, ENDING AT LOWEST SINCE JUNE 2018
COALspot.com: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia has revised down the benchmark price of Indonesian thermal ...
Wednesday, 05 December 18
SHIPPING MARKET INSIGHT - GIANNIS ANDRITSOPOULOS
Is the rise in crude carrier rates driven only by seasonality, or is the recent positive reversal signaling the end of challenging days for the mar ...
Monday, 03 December 18
WCA'S ENGAGEMENT AT COP24 IN KATOWICE - WCA
The 24th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from the 2-14 December 2018 in K ...
Monday, 03 December 18
SUPRAMAX: FIXED DELIVERY KALIMANTAN TO WEST COAST INDIA, AT $11000 - THE BALTIC BRIEFING
Capesize
A roller-coaster week for the big ships with hopes soaring at the start for a mini last quarter revival, only to be dashed as the week ...
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- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- VISA Power Limited - India
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- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- White Energy Company Limited
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- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
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- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
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- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
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- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
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- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
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- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- PTC India Limited - India
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- The University of Queensland
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
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- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Parliament of New Zealand
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Planning Commission, India
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Australian Coal Association
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
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