This document has been consolidated into IMSBC Code
Section 1 General provisions
1.4 Application and implementation of this Code
1 In paragraph 1.4.2, the words "Characteristics (other than CLASS and
GROUP)" are replaced with the words "Characteristics (other than
CLASS, SUBSIDIARY RISK and GROUP)". The words "Paragraph 4.2.2.2;"
and "Section 14 Prevention of pollution by cargo residues from
ships;" are deleted.
1.7 Definitions
2 In the definition for "
Bulk Cargo Shipping Name (BCSN)", the
third sentence is replaced with the following:
- "When a cargo is dangerous goods as
defined in the IMDG Code, as defined in regulation VII/1.1 of the SOLAS Convention, refer to
4.1.1."
Section 4 Assessment of acceptability of consignments for safe
shipment
4.1 Identification and classification
3 The existing paragraph "4.1.1" is replaced with the following:
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"4.1.1 Bulk Cargo Shipping Name
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4.1.1.1 Each solid bulk cargo in this Code has
been assigned a Bulk Cargo Shipping Name (BCSN).
When a solid bulk cargo is carried by sea it shall
be identified in the transport documentation by
the BCSN.
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4.1.1.2 Where the cargo is dangerous goods and
not identified with a generic Proper Shipping
Name, or not otherwise specified (N.O.S) in the
IMDG Code, the BCSN shall consist of the Proper
Shipping Name followed by the UN number.
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4.1.1.3 Except for RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, LOW
SPECIFIC ACTIVITY (LSA-I), non-fissile or fissile
– excepted UN 2912 and RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL,
SURFACE CONTAMINATED OBJECTS (SCO-I), non-fissile
or fissile – excepted UN 2913, where the cargo is
dangerous goods identified with a generic Proper
Shipping Name and/or not otherwise specified
(N.O.S) in the IMDG Code, the BCSN shall consist
of, in the following order:
4.2 Provision of information
4 The existing paragraph 4.2.2.1 is renumbered as "4.2.2".
5 In the renumbered paragraph 4.2.2, in sub-paragraph .15, the word "and"
is deleted.
6 In the renumbered paragraph 4.2.2, a new sub-paragraph .16 is inserted
as follows:
- ".16 whether or not the cargo is
classified as harmful to the marine environment in
accordance with Annex V of the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978
relating thereto, as amended; and"
7 In the renumbered paragraph 4.2.2, the existing sub-paragraph .16 is
renumbered as sub-paragraph .17.
8 Paragraph 4.2.2.2 "The cargo information should include whether or not
the cargo is harmful to the marine environment*" and the
corresponding footnote are deleted.
4.5 Interval between sampling/testing and loading for TML and moisture
content determination
9 Replace the existing paragraphs 4.5.1 and 4.5.2 with the following:
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"4.5.1 The shipper shall be responsible for
ensuring that a test to determine the TML of a
solid bulk cargo is conducted within six months to
the date of loading the cargo. Notwithstanding
this provision, where the composition or
characteristics of the cargo are variable for any
reason, the shipper shall be responsible for
ensuring that a test to determine the TML is
conducted again after it is reasonably assumed
that such variation has taken place.
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4.5.2 The shipper shall be responsible for
ensuring that sampling and testing for moisture
content is conducted as near as practicable to the
date of commencement of loading. The interval
between sampling/testing and the date of
commencement of loading shall never be more than
seven days. If the cargo has been exposed to
significant rain or snow between the time of
testing and the date of completion of loading, the
shipper shall be responsible for ensuring that the
moisture content of the cargo is still less than
its TML, and evidence of this is provided to the
master as soon as practicable."
Section 9 Materials possessing chemical hazards
9.3.3 Segregation between bulk materials possessing chemical hazards
and dangerous goods in packaged form
10 In the segregation table as contained in paragraph 9.3.3, in the row
of "Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases",
under the column "2.1", replace the number "1" with "2".
Section 13 References to related information and
recommendations
13.2 Reference list
11 In section 13.2.7 "Minimum information/documentation", new
rows are added at the end of section as follows:
13.2.10 Segregation
12 Delete row "9.3.3".
13.2.11 Transport of solid wastes in bulk
13 In row "10.6", under the column "Reference to the relevant IMO
instruments or standard (2)", replace the term "chapter 7.8.4" with
"sub-section 2.0.5.4".
Section 14 Prevention of pollution by cargo residues from
ships
14 Section 14 is deleted.