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A Most Dangerous Trade: The Problems of Liquefaction
This article looks at the insurance implications surrounding the carriage of solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy and how claims arising from liquefaction are typically dealt with.
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Publications
Liquefaction - QuickFacts
Last updated: 29/08/2019 -
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Liquefaction of Bauxite Cargoes *Update*
The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Carriage of Containers and Cargoes (CCC) has issued a circular warning on bauxite liquefaction dangers.
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Circulars
Sierra Leone - Carriage of Iron Ore Fines Cargoes - Liquefaction Risk
Iron ore fines are of increasing concern, particularly shipments from Sierra Leone arising from a phased restart of iron mines in the region and with vessels loading such cargoes in the port of Pepel.
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North P&I Club warns of liquefaction risk for bauxite cargoes
The ‘A' rated 170 million GT North P&I Club has warned shipowners carrying bauxite aluminium ore cargoes that they have the potential to liquefy at sea.
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Liquefaction
The latest Intercargo Bulk Carrier Casualty Report, which covers the years 2005 – 2015, attributes the loss of 102 seafarers’ lives and 11 vessels to liquefaction incidents over the period.
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Publications
Cargo Wise: Liquefaction - Poster
Last updated: 27/08/2019 -
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Nickel Ore Liquefaction Risks Remain in Philippines
There have been several reports in recent months of liquefaction of nickel ore cargoes loaded in the Philippines, in particular Surigao.
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Liquefaction Kills
The ‘Bulk Jupiter’ sank in the South China Sea in 2015 when carrying bauxite.
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North P&I Club publishes briefing paper detailing the dangers of cargo liquefaction
North P&I Club has released a new briefing paper exploring the insurance implications when solid cargoes behave like fluids and presenting typical responses to claims arising from cases of liquefaction.
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Publications
Bulk Cargo Liquefaction - Briefing
Last updated: 16/08/2019 -
Webpages & Further Content
Bite Size Training Packages
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DNV GL Release New Guidelines on Cargo Liquefaction
A safer bulk trade – DNV GL releases new guidelines on cargo liquefaction.
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Nickel Ore Liquefaction - A Reminder
The Club is aware of several incidents in the last few months where liquefaction of nickel ore cargo loaded in the Philippines, and in particular Surigao, has resulted in vessels experiencing problems at sea or during loading.
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North P&I Club renews loss-prevention campaign on liquefaction risks
The loss-prevention department of the ‘A' rated 150 million GT North P&I Club has marked the start of 2012 with a renewed campaign to warn shipowners of the potentially lethal dangers of cargo liquefaction.
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Publications
Bulk Cargo Liquefaction: The Can Test Business Card
Last updated: 13/09/2019 -
News
Philippines: Liquefaction of Nickel Ore from Surigao
A further bulk carrier is reported to have experienced cargo liquefaction after loading nickel ore in the Philippines.
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North P&I Club launches poster campaign to help cut liquefaction losses
The ‘A' rated 170 million GT North of England P&I Club has launched a new poster to help seafarers identify ore types as part of its campaign to cut the risk of further losses of ships and crews carrying ore cargoes that may liquefy at sea.
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Circulars
India - Safe Shipment of Iron Ore Fines from Indian Ports
As Members may be aware in 2009 two ships, the ‘Asian Forest’ and the ‘Black Rose’, capsized and sank following liquefaction of iron ore fines cargoes which they had loaded in the Indian ports of Mangalore and Paradip.
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Nickel Ore Liquefaction Risks Still Exist
The wet seasons in Indonesia and the Philippines bring increased risk of liquefaction.