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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
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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Liquefaction Kills
The ‘Bulk Jupiter’ sank in the South China Sea in 2015 when carrying bauxite.
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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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Nickel Ore Liquefaction Risks Still Exist
The wet seasons in Indonesia and the Philippines bring increased risk of liquefaction.
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Can Test Training Pack Launched
North launches a new series of training packs.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.