North Cargo Wise Poster Liquefaction
North Cargo Wise Poster Liquefaction
North Cargo Wise Poster Liquefaction
WISE
LIQUEFACTION
Cargo Wise is North of England’s loss prevention initiative to promote awareness Cargo Wise Do not load cargo until a shipper’s declaration along with relevant
of common problems associated with different cargoes. supporting documentation is received onboard, carefully checked and found to be
in order.
Cargo Wise Any bulk cargo with a proportion of fine particles and sufficient
moisture may liquefy. Cargo Wise When loading cargo that may liquefy the operations should be closely
observed by ship’s staff from start to finish to help ensure that the cargo being loaded
Cargo Wise Liquefied bulk cargo can shift and/or create a free surface effect, reducing
is safe for carriage. Look out for cargo splattering as it lands in the hold – any cargo
a vessel’s stability. Dangerous situations can quickly develop which in the worst cases
that splatters is potentially unsafe.
may result in your vessel capsizing.
Cargo Wise The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC) designates Cargo Wise Can tests should be carried out throughout loading. The procedure for
carrying out a can test is described at Section 8.4 of the IMSBC Code.
cargoes that may liquefy as Group A – but be aware that not all cargoes that may
liquefy are listed in the Code. The IMSBC Code contains guidance for seafarers on Cargo Wise If there is any doubt over the suitability of the cargo for carriage do not
the loading of bulk cargoes that may liquefy. The requirements of Sections 7, 8 start loading, or, if it has already started, stop loading. Seek further advice from
and the individual schedules for Group A cargoes should be strictly observed. owners or their P&I Club.
North of England P&I Association Limited, The Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DU, UK
Telephone: +44 191 232 5221 Facsimile: +44 191 261 0540 E-Mail: loss.prevention@nepia.com www.nepia.com