International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code)

The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) has now replaced the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code) w.e.f 01st January 2011, which was first adopted as a recommendatory code in 1965 and has been updated at regular intervals since then.

The aim of the mandatory IMSBC Code is to facilitate the safe stowage and shipment of solid bulk cargoes by providing information on the dangers associated with the shipment of certain types of cargo and instructions on the appropriate procedures to be adopted.