New IMO Circular on Carriage of Fertilizer
Due to two fires on board ships during the transport of fertilizer, the IMO has published a Circular regarding conditions for the carriage of ammonium nitrate based fertilizer.
Ammonium nitrate based fertilizers are classified as Group C (non-hazardous) in the IMSBC Code, but the two casualties have proven that some fertilizers decompose under unfavourable conditions during transport and may consequently release highly toxic gases.
The Circular of the Subcommittee "Carriage of Cargoes and Containers" (CCC) of the International Maritime Organization IMO contains concrete advice on how to transport ammonium nitrate based fertilizer and what needs to be done in case of the development of decomposition or a fire.
You can find further Information on this topic under "Bulk Cargoes - IMSBC Code"
