With regard to application of IMSBC Code (2014 Edition), please be informed as follows.
The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.354(92) is referred to as "IMSBC Code (2014 Edition)" in this technical information.

1. Amendments of IMSBC Code
The revised IMSBC Code (IMSBC Code (2014 Edition)) was adopted by IMO Maritime Safety Committee 92nd session (MSC92) and it includes amendments for individual schedules of each cargo. Please note that present IMSBC Code is "IMSBC Code (2012 Edition)".
IMSBC Code (2014 Edition) is going to enter into force on 1 January 2015 and is mandatory for all ships that load solid bulk cargoes.

2. Guidance for IMSBC Code fitness certificate
Regarding IMSBC Code (2014 Edition) fitness certificate, please refer to the attachment "Guidance for application of IMSBC Code (2014 Edition) fitness certificate". Regarding IMSBC Code (2012 Edition) fitness certificate, please refer to our technical information No.TEC-0936.

3. Cargoes newly added and Cargoes for which requirements on construction and equipment are added
Please note that there are cargoes newly added and cargoes for which construction and equipment requirements are added in IMSBC Code (2014 Edition) relative to IMSBC Code (2012 Edition). Please refer to "Table G1 - Cargoes newly added and Cargoes for which requirements on construction/equipment are added (IMSBC Code (2014 Edition))".

4. Revision of the exemption certificate for Fixed Gas Fire-extinguishing system
(1) Fixed Gas Fire-extinguishing system is additionally exempted for loading following cargoes under IMSBC Code (2014 Edition) and MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.1 (Please refer to attachment 3.).
-METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES (Low fire-risk)
-ALUMINA HYDRATE
-CLINKER ASH, WET
-COAL TAR PITCH
-GRANULATED NICKEL MATTE (LESS THAN 2% MOISTURE CONTENT)
At the time of loading of these cargoes, it is necessary to add these cargoes names in list of cargoes attached to the exemption certificate.

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