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IMDG Code
  • Mar 10, 2023
  • Charles Hays
Summary of Changes to IMDG Code Amendment 41-22 Edition

The newest IMDG Code 41-22 Edition has been released in print form and contains several small changes and a new chapter. Find out more with our bri...

IMSBC Code and Supplement, 2020 Edition Now Available
  • Nov 27, 2019
  • Monique Dean
IMSBC Code and Supplement, 2020 Edition Now Available

The new edition of International Maritime solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC Code) & Supplement, 2020 Edition is now available for purchase. What’s it ...

  • Oct 30, 2019
  • Monique Dean
Ships’ Routeing, 2019 Edition (Includes routeing measures that have been adopted before July 2019)

The latest version of the Ships’ Routeing, 2019 Edition – safety of shipping and the cleanliness of oceans – now available for purchase. What’s it...

Electronic Information Exchange Mandatory for Ports
  • May 1, 2019
  • Monique Dean
Electronic Information Exchange Mandatory for Ports

"The new FAL Convention requirement for all Public Authorities to establish systems for the electronic exchange of information related to maritime ...

NOAA joins forces with Port Miami to safely bring in larger cargo ships
  • Jun 7, 2018
  • Monique Dean
NOAA joins forces with Port Miami to safely bring in larger cargo ships

  The Challenge As vessels come near the port in Miami, they face a particular challenge: strong currents from the Gulf Stream run perpendicular ...

International Code For The Construction And Equipment Of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases In Bulk (IGC Code, 2016 Edition) now available
  • Jun 3, 2016
  • Charles Hays
International Code For The Construction And Equipment Of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases In Bulk (IGC Code, 2016 Edition) now available

    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has now published the International Code For The Construction And Equipment Of Ships Carrying Li...

  • Jan 13, 2015
  • Charles Hays
What's new in the IMDG Code 37-14 edition

    Important New Regulations For Radioactive Dangerous Goods: IMDG Amendment 37-14 Shippers and ocean carriers of radioactive goods should be awa...

  • May 30, 2013
  • Tim Gossett
IMDG Code e-Learning and Future Plans Discussed at IMDG/ADR Event

The Nautical Institute organized a one-day event in Kent, England, last November, held to discuss the IMDG/ADR interface. As HCB reports, the event...

  • Dec 17, 2012
  • Tim Gossett
What’s new in IMDG Code Amendment 36-12 (2012 Edition)

IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) adopted resolution MSC.328(90), which finalized Amendment 36 to the IMDG Code. There are new UN Numbers up ...

  • Jun 15, 2012
  • Tim Gossett
All about the IMSBC Code

IMO will soon be publishing the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code and Supplement, 2012 Edition, incorporating Amendment 01-11 (IMSBC...