Summary Report for the CCC 9 published by LR

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

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