Cargo Liquefaction A Problem For Bulk Terminals, Warns ABTO Chief

The Association of Bulk Terminal Operators has warned that cargo liquefaction – an issue commonly associated with the seaborne transportation of unprocessed mineral ores and concentrates – is also an issue which bulk terminals need to pay attention to.

DNV GL releases new guidelines for liquefaction risk

DNV GL has published new guidelines for designing and operating of vessels carrying cargoes at risk of liquefaction and sloshing, “now the most significant factor in lives lost at sea for bulk carriers”. ...

Shippers and charterers must play their part in stopping liquefaction: Intercargo

Liquefaction is a major problem for dry bulk shipping. “Crew and owners are concerned and want to tackle the problem, but charterers and shippers must also do their share to deal with the problem,\" says John Platsidakis, Intercargo chairman. ...

Cargo liquefaction in heavy weather: Swedish P&I Club scenario

It was August and the vessel was loading iron ore in Indonesia, to be discharged in Vancouver.