Cargo
Circulars about Cargo
| 24.06.10 | No. 08-10: Liquefaction of cargoes of iron ore |
| 14.05.10 | No. 07-10: Carriage of DDG and DDGS |
| 08.10.08 | No. 15/08: Loading of hot coal at Maputo, Mozambique |
Other Gard material on Cargo
Gard Alert: New guidelines included in the Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code)
Major export terminals in, amongst others, Brazil and Australia have been speeding up iron ore and coal loading rates in an attempt to increase turnover time and reduce congestion. Masters of vessels have been under pressure to arrive in the port with as little ballast as possible which have a detrimental effect on the manoeuvrability of the vessel.
Major export terminals in, amongst others, Brazil and Australia have been speeding up iron ore and coal loading rates in an attempt to increase turnover time and reduce congestion. Masters of vessels have been under pressure to arrive in the port with as little ballast as possible which have a detrimental effect on the manoeuvrability of the vessel.
Gard Alert: Focused Inspection Campaign - Australia - Container securing equipment - SOLAS Chapter VI Regulation 5
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will be conducting a three month Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) primarily focusing on container securing equipment, both fixed and portable. The FIC will be conducted on all vessels to which the Navigation Act 1912 applies.