Webinar: Liquefaction Risks, IMSBC Group A Cargo

The UK P&I Club hosted a webinar to address the critical issues surrounding the carriage of IMSBC Group A cargoes, which are prone to liquefaction. This session aimed to provide valuable insights into the associated risks and practical measures to mitigate them.

Webinar Overview

In the recent INTERCARGO “Bulk Carrier Casualty Report,” it was highlighted that cargo failure due to liquefaction accounted for the highest loss of life, with 106 lives lost, representing 61.3% of the total casualties from eight incidents. Under the IMSBC Code, Group A cargoes are those that may liquefy if shipped at a moisture content exceeding their transportable moisture limit (TML).

This UK P&I Webinar delves into various scenarios that might develop during the carriage of IMSBC Group A cargoes and their associated risks.

Key issues discussed:

• Various scenarios that might develop during the carriage of IMSBC group A Cargoes
• The science behind the process of liquefaction
• Practical issues in the Philippines & other remote ports
• Understanding issues such as TML/FML etc and how problems may come up

 

On the panel Dr. Ken Grant provided an in-depth explanation of the science behind liquefaction and why Group A cargoes are more susceptible. He shared his experiences with various Group A cargoes, explaining why these cargoes are often misclassified as Group C and what steps operators and ship staff can take to protect themselves and ensure safety.

Andy Malpass from Pandiman Correspondents in the Philippines also joined the panel to discuss the practical challenges faced by ship staff at remote ports when loading these cargoes. He highlighted the resources available to ship staff to make informed decisions.

Webinar Links:

Vimeo link
Bilibili link