Solid Bulk Cargo

We provide expert oversight and end-to-end supervision for the safe handling of solid bulk cargoes across all vessel types and terminal environments, in compliance with the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code to ensure the safe stowage and shipment of solid bulk cargoes in provision with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code for maritime transportation of goods in packaged form, SOLAS, and local port requirements.

Full-Scope Supervision Process

We offer a full suite of services designed to address the complexities of solid bulk cargo transportation. Each service is optimized for safety, compliance, and efficiency, ensuring your cargo reaches its destination in optimal condition.

  • Pre-loading inspection: Vessel readiness, residue checks, hold integrity inspections
  • Cargo Handling and Stowage Operations: Draft surveys, stowage plan review, cargo trimming verification
  • Moisture and flowability testing: Transportable Moisture Limit (TML) and Flow Moisture Point (FMP) assessment, sampling, certified analysis
  • Risk Management: Our team identifies potential hazards, such as structural damage from improper cargo distribution or chemical reactions, and implements mitigation strategies.
  • Voyage monitoring: Thermal and atmospheric control, cargo shifting advisory
  • Discharge control: Loss minimization, segregation assurance, safety compliance
  • Post-unloading inspections: Residue control and hold readiness validation

P&I Advisory and Loss Prevention

We are a trusted firm for the International Group (IG) P&I Clubs, charterers, and various maritime law firms, and we specialize in providing our expert services for:

  • Incident prevention via preloading risk evaluation, cargo hazard identification, and terminal risk audits
  • Claims mitigation and cost control, including expert cause analysis, contamination reviews, and voyage performance assessments
  • Technical reporting and advisory in P&I Club formats, IG Club portals, and with attorneys and correspondents globally
  • Support in cargo deterioration, off-spec disputes, stowage damage, and self-heating losses
  • Remote assessment and support services

Our involvement consistently results in quantifiable reductions in exposure, dispute resolution timeframes, and claim settlements, safeguarding the financial and commercial interests of our P&I partners and their members.

Regulatory and Technical Framework

  • Full compliance with the IMSBC Code, including Group A, B, and C cargo classification
  • Supervision aligned with SOLAS Chapter VI and MARPOL Annex V, where applicable
  • Coordination with Port State Control, USDA, quarantine authorities, and independent laboratories
  • Documentation and reporting tailored to P&I Clubs, underwriters, charterers, and owners

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