Summary Report for the IMO Carriage of Cargoes and Containers Sub-Committee (CCC 9) published by LR

Matko Rak -

Lloyd's Register has published the Summary Report for the IMO Carriage of Cargoes and Containers Sub-Committee (CCC 9).

CCC 9 was held in London from 20 - 29 September.

The IMO Carriage of Cargoes and Containers Sub-Committee is where all matters related to the carriage of packaged dangerous goods, solid bulk cargoes, bulk gas cargoes, containers, and zero and low carbon fuels are discussed.

The Sub-Committee reviews or updates relevant codes including the IMSBC, IMDG, IGF and IGC Codes.

LR's summary report provides information on the discussions that took place. Key Items Include:

  • Further Development of standards for alternative fuels
    • Interim guidelines for the safety of ships using hydrogen as fuel. 
    • Interim guidelines for the safety of ships using low flashpoint oil fuels.
    • Interim guidelines for the safety of ships using ammonia.
  • Finalisation of amendments to the IGF Code.
  • Finalisation of Interim Guidelines for Use of LPG Cargo as Fuel.
  • Revision of the Interim recommendations for carriage of liquefied hydrogen in bulk.
Applicability: designers, shipyards, shipowners, ships' crews, ship managers, and equipment manufacturers.

You can download the whole LR document HERE

More information from LR on IMO meetings is available HERE

LR: Agenda Preview for the IMO CCC 9
Lloyd’s Register has informed about the agenda for the IMO Carriage of Cargoes and Containers Sub-Committee (CCC 9).
Marine Regulations NewsMatko Rak