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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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Friday, 02 November 18
CHINA: COAL CONSUMPTION POSTS STRONG GROWTH ON BACK OF POWER GENERATION DEMAND - CHINA DAILY
China’s energy consumption experienced continuous rebound during the first three quarters in 2018, National Energy Administration announced o ...
Thursday, 01 November 18
IMO 2020 - EXPLORING THE OPTION OF SOX SCRUBBERS - SIDDHARTH MAHAJAN, GARD
KNOWLEDGE TO ELEVATE
There are four possible methods of compliance:
1.use VLSFO (very low Sulphur oil) or blends;
2,use dis ...
Wednesday, 31 October 18
INDIA: COAL IMPORTS SURGE ON DOMESTIC SHORT SUPPLY - HINDU
Shortage of thermal coal supply in India has pushed imports up to 85 million tonnes (mt) in the first half of the current fiscal compared to 75 mt ...
Wednesday, 31 October 18
SHIPPING MARKET INSIGHT - APOSTOLOS ROMPOPOULOS
Since the IMO’s 2020 global cap on sulphur in marine fuels is coming into force, ship-owners have to decide whether they will operate using e ...
Monday, 29 October 18
IMPLEMENTATION OF SULPHUR 2020 LIMIT - CARRIAGE BAN ADOPTED - IMO
An amendment to support consistent implementation of the forthcoming 0.50% limit on sulphur in ships fuel oil was adopted by the International Mari ...
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- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
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- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
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- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
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- Posco Energy - South Korea
- ASAPP Information Group - India
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- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
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- Siam City Cement - Thailand
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- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
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- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- MS Steel International - UAE
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- The University of Queensland
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
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- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
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- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
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- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
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- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- White Energy Company Limited
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Parliament of New Zealand
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Australian Coal Association
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
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