Coal Cargoes: Danger of Self-heating
A number of recent incidents have been reported where coal cargoes have self-heated. Members are reminded of the importance of determining whether a coal cargo presented for shipment is liable to self-heat.
North’s Loss Prevention Briefing on the carriage of coal outlines the risks involved when carrying this potentially hazardous cargo. The briefing also highlights the need for vigilance during the loading operation and the need to comply with the requirements of the IMSBC Code.
North’s Loss Prevention Briefing – Carriage of Coal
Cargo experts Burgoyne’s have had many years of experience in dealing with coal cargoes and have produced a briefing note on Indonesian coal cargoes.
Burgoynes Briefing Note – Self-heating Coal Cargoes Indonesia