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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, 02 October 18
PANAMAX: A FURTHER RISE ACROSS ALL MAIN ROUTES THIS WEEK - ALLIED
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Tuesday, 02 October 18
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Monday, 01 October 18
SUPRAMAX: A 56,000 DWT FIXED DELIVERY FOR A SURABAYA TRIP WITH REDELIVERY TO WEST COAST INDIA AT $13,500 - THE BALTIC BRIEFING
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Monday, 01 October 18
A NO-DEAL BREXIT WILL UNDOUBTEDLY HAVE CONSEQUENCES FOR IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS - KATE JONES, THE BALTIC BRIEFING
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- Economic Council, Georgia
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Parliament of New Zealand
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- The Treasury - Australian Government
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- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- White Energy Company Limited
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- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
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- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- VISA Power Limited - India
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- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- The University of Queensland
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- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
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- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
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- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
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- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
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- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
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- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
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- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
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- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
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- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
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- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
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- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
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- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
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- Eastern Coal Council - USA
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- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
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- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- Planning Commission, India
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
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- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
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- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
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- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
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- Australian Coal Association
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
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