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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, 21 November 18
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- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- PTC India Limited - India
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Parliament of New Zealand
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- The University of Queensland
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- White Energy Company Limited
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- Australian Coal Association
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Planning Commission, India
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
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