Carriage of bauxite that may liquefy

Advice

Published: 26 October 2015

Bauxite is listed as a Group C cargo in the IMSBC Code but can be prone to liquefaction if the moisture level is too high.

The IMO has issued the enclosed circular with advice to the master.

For vessel specific enquiries, members are asked to contact their usual Skuld business unit.

For further information, members are asked to contact the Association.