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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nickel Ore Liquefaction Risks Still Exist
The wet seasons in Indonesia and the Philippines bring increased risk of liquefaction.
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Greeks turn out in force for North P&I Club's seminar on cargo liquefaction
Around 120 members of the Greek shipping community attended a seminar on cargo liquefaction hosted by the Piraeus office of the 150 million GT ‘A’ rated North P&I Club.
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Nickel Ore Cargoes - *Update*
We have recently been made aware of a number of liquefaction incidents with nickel ore cargoes. It is therefore vital that crews remain vigilant when loading cargoes of nickel ore.
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North P&I Club lends support to the international campaign to cut liquefaction losses
The ‘A' rated, 170 million GT North of England P&I Club is playing a major role in continuing international efforts to prevent further loss of life caused by nickel ore cargoes that liquefy at sea.
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Caution on Malaysian Clay Cargoes
The last decade has seen several reported instances where bulk clay cargoes loaded in Malaysia liquefied in the holds of the carrying vessel during the voyage.
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Can Test Training Pack Launched
North launches a new series of training packs.
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IMO Guidance on the Carriage of Bauxite
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a circular warning of the possible dangers of liquefaction of bauxite.
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What a Can Test Can Do
Solid bulk cargoes that liquefy kill. Vessels and seafarers’ lives have been lost. The risk of liquefaction is well-known with a number of commonly carried cargoes, but incidents still happen.