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Charcoal is described in the IMDG Code as “black material originating from organic sources. Particularly includes carbon blacks, of animal or vegetable origin other non-activated carbon materials and charcoal produced from materials such as bone, & bamboo, coconut shell, jute and wood.”
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The ongoing issue of ship anchor loss not only compromises a vessel’s ability to anchor safely until repairs or replacements are made, but also has significant commercial repercussions. These can include the inability to dock at certain ports and the need to arrange alternative safety measures, such as employing escort tugs when entering port.
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A Maltese-flagged cargo ship, the Ruby, is currently navigating through UK waters while carrying 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, a potentially explosive fertiliser.
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Bulkers and combination carriers loading high-density bulk cargoes in Brazil must undergo a vetting regime following maritime authority standards.
All bulk carriers and combined ore-oil or ore-bulk-oil (OBO) carriers aged 18 years or older from the keel laid, calling at Brazilian ports to load solid bulk commodities with specific weight equal to or greater than 1.78 t/m3, such as iron ore, bauxite, manganese and phosphate, are required to pass a condition survey. This survey is conducted by a classification society other than the one rating the vessel in her class or a DPC-accredited certification company.