New Bulk Cargo Rules: Prepare Before 1 January 2027 16.10.2026 14:24
New Bulk Cargo Rules: Prepare Before 1 January 2027
IMSBC Amendment 08-25 introduces 11 revised cargo schedules and 11 new schedules. Shipping companies and Masters should review affected cargoes now.
✅ Check cargo declarations against the applicable schedules
✅ Confirm vessel suitability and certification
✅ Update SMS procedures and brief crews
Make readiness part of your next cargo planning review.
New bulk cargo rules take effect on the first of January, twenty twenty-seven. Is your fleet ready?
Amendment zero eight–twenty-five to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code revises eleven cargo schedules and introduces eleven new ones.
For shipping companies and Masters, preparation starts before loading.
Check cargo declarations against the applicable schedules. Confirm that the vessel’s equipment and certification meet the carriage requirements.
Update your Safety Management System procedures and brief the crew on cargo-specific hazards.
If cargo information is incomplete, or the vessel cannot meet the applicable conditions, pause loading and resolve the issue.
Prepare now for the January deadline.
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