IMSBC Code and Supplement 2023

Description

IL260E IMSBC Code and Supplement 2023

The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code), adopted on 4 December 2008 by resolution MSC.268(85), entered into force on 1 January 2011, from which date it was made mandatory under the provisions on the SOLAS Convention.

This publication also presents additional information that supplements the IMSBC Code, such as the Code of Practice for Safe Loading and Unloading Bulk Carriers (BLU Code, including BLU Manual) and Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargoe holds.

The IMSBC Code and supplement is commended to Adminstrations, shipowners, shippers and masters and all others concerned with the standards to be applied in the safe stowage and shipment of solid bulk cargoes, excluding grain.