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The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) is once more advising shipowners, drivers and also staffs to work out severe care when packing nickel ore and also various other freights recognized to melt complying with the loss of the Nur Allya inIndonesia

INTERCARGO today stated it was deep worried over the destiny of the 25 team participants reported missing out on aboard the Nur Allya and also share ideas and also petitions to the family members and also liked among the missing out on.

The 52,000 dwt, Panama- flagged Nur Allya has actually been missing out on considering that August 20 while underway north shore ofBuru Island A significant search procedure including air and also sea properties has actually located no indication of the missing out on or team.

“INTERCARGO is in communication with various stakeholders to gather further information on the possible casualty,” INTERCARGO stated in a declaration. “According to our resources, the ship was bring nickel ore and also got on trip in Indonesian waters en path from Sagea (Gebe island) to Morosi (southeast Sulawesi). Our recognition and also inspiration mosts likely to the Search And Rescue initiatives presently being embarked on by the Indonesian SAR Agency BASARNAS.

“Although the cause of the potential casualty is not known and must be established by prompt investigation by the Indonesian Authorities, INTERCARGO urges all Ship Owners, Operators and Seafarers to exercise extreme caution when accepting, for carriage, Nickel Ore and other cargoes that have the potential to liquefy. We would like to stress the importance of adhering to the provisions in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) to ensure the safety of lives at sea and the safe transportation of dry bulk cargoes,” the declaration stated.

According to INTERCARGO data, freight failing and also moving (i.e. liquefaction) was responsible for 9 completely dry mass vessel casualties from 2012 to 2018 causing the loss 101 lives. Among those, 6 engaged mass service providers bring nickel ore from Indonesia.

“INTERCARGO expresses its utmost concern and dismay for any responsible parties that might have contributed to this potential tragic loss of 25 lives. Moisture related cargo shifting and incidents on voyage, widely known as liquefaction, continue to be a major concern for dry bulk shipping, as our Association has highlighted in earlier notes this year. It is indeed frustrating to see a lack of consolidated efforts and commitment from all stakeholders including Shippers, Receivers and Port State authorities at load and discharge ports to eliminate the problem and safeguard the lives of innocent seafarers, despite a heightened awareness of the problem by the industry through various publications produced by the P&I Clubs and Industry associations.”