28 June 2013

Ukraine - Carriage of Iron Concentrate and Iron Ore Fines Cargoes (5.476)

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London P&I highlights concerns about iron concentrate and iron ore fines cargoes loaded at Ukrainian ports, where moisture content may exceed the transportable moisture limit and create a liquefaction risk. We also note practical difficulties with surveyor access at Yuzhny and ask members to plan ahead and contact the Managers promptly if safety concerns arise.