Updated IMDG Code Requirements For The Carriage of Charcoal
A recent investigation into a containership fire served as a timely reminder of the hazards associated with the carriage of charcoal cargoes. The well recognised principal hazard is the propensity of charcoal to self-heat to ignition, with this topic discussed in an article published on the Burgoynes website in 2022. That article also outlined the IMDG Code requirements for the carriage of charcoal that were in-force at the time. In this regard, the IMO Maritime Safety Committee adopted, in May 2024, Amendment 42-24 of the IMDG Code, which introduces stricter rules relating to the carriage of charcoal that will, no doubt, be welcomed within the maritime community.
Amendment 42-24 came into transitional effect at the start of this year, meaning that it can now be applied voluntarily. It will become mandatory from 1 January 2026. To continue reading, please click the document below:
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