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MARPOL Annex V Amendments 2018

9/4/2018

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New MARPOL Amendments entered into force on March 1 2018.

Specific amendments relating to MARPOL Annex V Prevention of pollution by garbage from ships include the following:
  • Amendments to Regulation 4 and 6 of Annex V require the shipper to declare whether cargo residues are classed as harmful to the marine environment (HME). A new Appendix I provides criteria for the classification of solid bulk cargoes (Resolution MEPC.277(70)).
  •  The Form of Garbage Record Book is updated. The Record of Garbage Discharges is divided into Part I for the use of all ships and Part II, required for ships that carry solid bulk cargoes. 
  • A new category of garbage “e-waste” is included. E-waste is defined in the 2017 Guidelines for implementation of MARPOL Annex V as electrical and electronic equipment used for the normal operation of the ship or in the accommodation spaces, including all components, sub-assemblies and consumables, which are part of the equipment at the time of discarding, with the presence of material potentially hazardous to human health and/or the environment.

Management of Solid Bulk Cargo Residues

With regard to HME classification, 2017 Guidelines to assist in the implementation of MARPOL Annex V have been published. Cargo residues are considered as HME and subject to regulations 4.1.3 and 6.1.2.1 of MARPOL Annex V if they are residues of solid bulk cargoes (other than grain) which are classified according to the criteria of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
Davoren Environmental have extensive experience in classifying solid bulk cargoes according to these requirements. For this or for any other maritime transport compliance query please contact maria@davorenenvironmental.com.au
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International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code 2018

15/3/2018

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The IMSBC Code & Supplement, 2018 Edition was released in March 2018. 

​This new edition incorporates amendment 04-17 (Resolution MSC.426(98)), which may be applied from 1 January 2018 on a voluntary basis, anticipating its official entry into force on 1 January 2019.
To keep pace with the expansion and progress of the industry the IMSBC Code, as amended, includes:
  • Fully updated individual schedules for solid bulk cargoes.
  • 13 new schedules have been added to Appendix 1 for the following:
    • Foam Glass Gravel
    • Iron Smelting By-Products (11 iron by-products listed under this schedule)
    • Metal Sulphide Concentrates, Corrosive UN 1759
    • Monoammonium Phosphate (M.A.P), Mineral Enriched Coating
    • Monocalciumphosphate (MCP)
    • Olivine Sand
    • Olivine Granular and Gravel Aggregate Products
    • Sand, Mineral Concentrate, Radioactive Material, Low-Specific Activity (LSA-I) UN 2912
    • Silicomanganese (carbo-thermic)
    • Sugarcane Biomass Pellets
    • Synthetic Calcium Fluoride
    • Synthetic Silicon Dioxide
    • Titanomagnetite Sand
  • References to the text of SOLAS 1974 as most recently amended;
  • Updated information from the 2016 edition of the IMDG Code.
IMSBC Code

Other notable changes to the IMSBC Code include:

  • In Section 4.5, confirmation of responsibilities regarding Transportable Moisture Limit (TML) determination test and required sampling and testing intervals for moisture content before loading Group A cargoes (cargoes that are liable to liquefy);
  • In Section 13, the inclusion of applicable MARPOL Annex V references for shippers to meet the mandatory requirements for declaration of whether a solid bulk cargo is classified as Harmful to the Marine Environment (HME) or non-HME;
  • In Appendix 2, a new, modified Proctor/Fagerberg test procedure for determination of the TML of coal up to a nominal size of 50 mm in size.

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For further information on how we can assist your company with transport compliance requirements for solid bulk cargoes please contact Davoren Environmental  ​maria@davorenenvironmental.com.au
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Hazard Assessment of Mining Materials for Transport

4/2/2018

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Many materials produced or used in the mining and minerals processing industry are classified as hazardous according to the Globally Harmonized Classification System (GHS). The correct classification of these materials is therefore imperative to properly manage any potential health and environmental risks and ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements[1], [2].
Davoren Environmental have significant experience working with the mining industry to conduct hazard assessments on a wide range of materials for classification against relevant transport codes[3].  Some of the materials assessed include:
  • Bauxite, alumina and aluminium
  • Coal
  • Copper
  • Iron Ore
  • Lead
  • Mineral Sands
  • Nickel
In addition to the materials listed above we also conduct hazard assessment and classification of industry by-products (e.g. carbon filter cakes) for subsequent transport compliance for resource recovery.

Our aim is to make the hazard assessment and classification process as simple and tailored as possible by:

1. Consulting with the client to:
  a. Fully understand the material’s physical/chemical characteristics to identify the relevant hazards that apply, and consequently the applicable tests that need to be conducted; and
   b. Confirming how this material will be transported to identify relevant legislation to be addressed.
2. Coordinate and manage this testing directly with laboratory;
3. Compile a comprehensive classification report based on results of 1 and 2 above which will clearly detail the hazard assessment and classification of the material against applicable transport regulations.
 
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For further information on how we can assist your company with transport compliance requirements please contact Davoren Environmental  maria@davorenenvironmental.com.au


[1] ICMM, 2014. Hazard Assessment of Ores and Concentrates for Marine Transport.

[2] Australian Government, 2016. Hazardous Material Management: Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry.

[3] Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG) in Australia; International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code for maritime transport of packaged dangerous goods, including substances, mixtures and articles; and the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex V) for shipment of solid bulk cargoes.
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MARPOL ANNEX V - Management of Residues of Solid Bulk Cargoes

30/9/2016

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The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention governing the prevention of pollution to the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. The MARPOL convention was adopted in 1973, whereas the actual protocol was adopted in 1978. The combined instrument MARPOL 73/78 entered into force in 1983, and has been subject to amendments over the years. In July 2011, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted revisions to MARPOL Annex V that were of specific relevance to the transport of solid bulk cargoes.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex V, the management of the residues of solid bulk cargoes depends primarily on the classification of the solid bulk cargo as to whether it is Harmful to the Marine Environment (HME) or non-HME. In 2012, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of IMO, adopted the 2012 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V (resolution MEPC.219(63)) to assist in the implementation of requirements for MARPOL Annex V.
Residues are considered as HME if they are classified against any one of the following seven parameters according to the criteria of the UN GHS[1]
  1. Acute Aquatic Toxicity, Category 1; and/or
  2. Chronic Aquatic Toxicity, Category 1 or 2; and/or
  3. Carcinogenicity[2]  1A or 1B combined with not being rapidly degradable and having high bioaccumulation; and/or
  4. Mutagenicity[2]  1A or 1B combined with not being rapidly degradable and having high bioaccumulation; and/or
  5. Reproductive Toxicity[2]  1A or 1B combined with not being rapidly degradable and having high bioaccumulation; and/or
  6. Specific Target Organ Toxicity-Repeated Exposure[2]  (STOT-RE) Category 1 combined with not being rapidly degradable and having high bioaccumulation; and/or
  7. Solid bulk cargoes containing or consisting of synthetic polymers, rubber, plastics, or plastic feedstock pellets (this includes materials that are shredded, milled, chopped or macerated or similar materials).
The most recent edition of the IMSBC Code[3] also now includes a new Section 14 Prevention of pollution by cargo residues from ships which specifically details the requirement of the shipper for classifying and declaring whether a cargo is HME.

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For further information on how to classify your solid bulk cargo to address HME designation requirements or for any other maritime transport compliance query please contact Davoren Environmental maria@davorenenvironmental.com.au


[1] Refers to the 4th revised edition of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, published by the United Nations as document ST/SG/AC.10/30/Rev.4.

[2] Products that are classified for Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity or STOT-RE for oral or dermal hazards or without specification of the exposure route in the hazard statement

[3] International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC, 2016 Edition) Incorporating Amendment 03-15 and Supplement.
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