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Nickel Ore loaded in Philippines – Problems Persist
We continue to see issues with nickel ore loaded in the Philippines; in particular, cargoes from the Surigao region.
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North P&I Club Launches Can Test Training Pack
North P&I Club has launched its comprehensive new series of bite size training packs to help seafarers avoid the contributing factors to workplace casualties, as well as unplanned events that did not result in injury, illness, or damage – but had the potential to do so.
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Indonesia - Ore Export Ban Relaxed
Press reports indicate the Government of Indonesia has relaxed the ore export ban that had previously been in place.
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Carriage of Bauxite
Bauxite has been identified as posing a risk of liquefaction if carried with excessive moisture.
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Warning on risks of olive waste cargoes
An increase in requests to carry ‘olive margine’ or ‘olive millcake’ has led to enquiries on the nature and risks of this relatively unknown cargo.
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Ore cargoes from Indonesia *Update*
Intercargo has Issued a news release following the tragic loss of the 2005 built supramax bulk carrier Vinalines Queen first reported missing 25 December 2011. Allegedly carrying a cargo of Indonesian nickel ore, 22 crew members are feared lost.
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Familiar Findings in Bulk Carrier Safety Report
Intercargo has released a report on bulk carrier casualties covering the period of 2008 to 2017.
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Indonesia – Ore Export Ban Relaxed
Press reports indicate the Government of Indonesia has relaxed the ore export ban that had previously been in place. The export of materials such as nickel ore and bauxite may resume.
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Brazil: Warning - Bulk cargo wrongly described
The club is aware of Iron Ore Sinter Feed cargo presented for loading at Ponta da Madeira that has been described as Group C cargo in documents presented by shippers.
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Customs Targeting LNG Shortages in India
Indian authorities are imposing customs fines on LNG carriers for cargo shortages upon discharge at ports in Gujarat.
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India's Supreme Court Lifts Iron Ore Mining Ban
A recent article in the Times of India reported that on Monday 21 April, India's Supreme Court lifted a ban on iron ore mining in the western state of Goa, but has limited extraction to 20m tonnes a year.
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North P&I Club Celebrates 10 Years Making Waves In Singapore
Leading marine insurer North P&I Club celebrated the tenth anniversary of its office in Singapore with a reception in Duxton Hill attended by shipowners and representatives of the Singaporean and Asia-Pacific shipping community.
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Let it flow! The limitations of the flow table test
When carrying cargoes that may liquefy, the vessel’s owner and crew rely on the accurate testing for the cargo’s flow characteristics. This raises the question: are all tests equal?
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Distressed Sugar Cargoes From Santos
Further to the fire, earlier in the year, at the Copersucar sugar terminal in Santos, Brazil, we have been advised that cargoes of distressed sugar are being offered for carriage to a refining company in the Middle East.
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Problems Loading Iron Ore Cargoes in Mexico
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Caution when Carrying Ivory Coast Nickel Ore
There has been a recent increase in the export of nickel ore from Ivory Coast which has brought to light challenges faced by vessels carrying this cargo.
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North P&I Club Publishes Major Loss Prevention Guide on Bulk Cargoes
The 175 million GT, ‘A’ rated North P&I Club has published a major new guide for the international shipping industry on how to reduce losses when carrying bulk cargoes by sea.
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Philippines – Vigilance Needed When Loading Nickel Ore *Update*
Industry concerns over potential acts of violence against vessels calling at Mindanao (Surigao and Tubay) to load Nickel ore.
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Caution Advised as Sierra Leone Iron Ore Fines Shipments on the Up *Update*
*Update* as of 29/09/21 - Shipments of iron ore fines (IOF) from Pepel Port, Sierra Leone is on the increase, and vessels loading this cargo should be alert to the risks of liquefaction.
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Iron ore fines loaded at Indian ports *Update*
In view of the anticipated onset of the South-west Monsoon season members are reminded of the risks associated with carriage of iron ore fines with moisture content in excess of the Transportable Moisture Limit (TML).