The IMSBC Code 2023 edition will become mandatory as of the 1st January 2025, here we take a look at the changes incorporated into this new edition of the Code.
What has changed?
There are numerous changes to the 2022 edition of the Code that members should be aware of, including replacement of the entire text with MSC.539(107), changes to existing schedules, twelve new cargo schedules and changes to the Code’s appendix 3.
Schedules removed from the code.
FISH MEAL (FISH SCRAP), STABILIZED UN 2216 Antioxidant treated.
Has been removed and replaced by a new schedule - FISH MEAL (FISH SCRAP), STABILIZED Anti-oxidant treated. The cargo now is not classified as UN2216 as it was previously, however it is still a group B cargo. Therefore, to enable carriage of the cargo the vessel’s DOC will be require as it needs to be specifically listed as a group B cargo.
Changes to existing schedules:
CELESTINE CONCENTRATE
This has been added as a new Bulk Cargo Shipping Name (BCSN) to the existing schedules for:
- METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES
- METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES, CORROSIVE UN 1759
- METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES, SELF-HEATING UN 3190
- MINERAL CONCENTRATES
Full advisory at the following link.