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Logistical considerations in the implementation of IMO MARPOL Annex V and IMSBC code
London – 11 October 2013 Many thanks to all of you who participated in the 11 October workshop hosted by ICMM and
Intercargo on implementation of International Maritime Organization’s marine transport
codes in the mining and metals sector.
The workshop was an opportunity for all to hear how the IMO operates; which elements of
the codes are relevant to the bulk transport of minerals and metals products; how they are
changing; and, what are the consequences for the mining and shipping industries.
Discussion focussed on recent amendments to Annex V of the MARPOL Convention and
changes to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) - both of
which now include hazard identification criteria that are directly relevant to mineral products
such as ore concentrates.
Participants heard from the IMO secretariat on the important role the organization plays
while speakers from port authorities, shipping companies and the mining industry outlined
the practical requirements for implementation and the way that various groups are working
toward implementation.
A number of challenges and areas for further investigation were identified including:
a desire for greater and more timely awareness of changes in marine transport codes
among all stakeholders and the need to ensure that the mining industry is adequately
represented at IMO.
The need for greater awareness and understanding of available data associated with
the assessment of mineral cargoes: much has already been developed to meet the
requirements of the UN’s Globally Harmonized System of Hazard Classification and
Labelling (GHS) – this is directly applicable to assessment for MARPOL Annex V but
in many cases the connection is not being made.
Application of appropriate data also applies to the IMSBC code where industry data –
developed again for GHS and also for the EU’s chemicals program ‘REACH’ –
should be applied by those revising relevant cargo schedules. This is particularly
important for human health effects.
The need to ensure availability of adequate port reception facilities to comply with
MARPOL Annex V requirements and the importance of ship owners notifying IMO of
instances where facilities have not been available.
The impact of the revised MARPOL Annex V on port berth capacities needs to be
understood.
The potential for cargo classification to become list-based rather than remaining the
responsibility of the shipper to assess under MARPOL Annex V is seen as a
particular challenge. The inherent variation in composition and the need for tailored
test methods need to be considered in making an accurate assessment…
…and from the maritime perspective the need to understand how a list based
classification system would be used, particularly by regulators and enforcement
agencies, will be critical. A clear understanding by all stakeholders internationally will
be essential.
The need to understand how the differences in ways that the MARPOL Convention
requirements are implemented through national regulation can determine different
requirements for shippers
The need for a common understanding of the practicalities ship owners and
operators face when handling residues, including in washwater, including facilities
and time needed for cleaning.
Discussions concluded with a review of the state of the science for assessing concentrates
and an overview of leading industry efforts that are underway through a number of metals
commodity associations. This section reinforces the importance of the mining and metals
sector taking a consistent approach to characterization of concentrates using the most up to
date scientific concepts.
Bringing together the different industry constituencies enabled a discussion of the roles and
responsibilities for all participants and enabled a frank and open exchange on challenging
issues. ICMM will continue to coordinate with its members and with organizations such as
IMO and Intercargo wherever possible to ensure timely and efficient implementation.
We are very grateful to all who presented their perspectives at the meeting which was
attended by around 100 stakeholders representing mining, metals, shipping and regulatory
interests. A full list of registrants to the meeting is appended to this report. It is hoped that
participants felt the meeting valuable.
Regards,
Ilse Schoeters – Rio Tinto
Ian Harrison – Intercargo
Ben Davies – ICMM
Appendix 1 – Workshop agenda
Workshop Agenda
Logistical considerations in the implementation of IMO MARPOL Annex V and IMSBC code
Institute of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, London
11 October 2013
09:00 – 16:00
1 Chairs: Ilse Schoeters - Rio Tinto, Ian Harrison - Intercargo
2 Registration, welcome and opening remarks 09:00 – 09:30
3 Background to the IMO, its objectives and the MARPOL Annex V and IMSBC
transport codes
How does the International Maritime Organization (IMO) operate? Which IMO codes are
relevant to the bulk transport or ores and concentrates, what is their scope and how are the
codes administered, updated and implemented?
Alfredo Parroquin-Ohlson, International Maritime Organisation
Ian Harrison, Intercargo Please note there will be opportunity for a panel ‘question and answer’ discussion after each section of the agenda
09:30 – 10:10
4 Relevance of MARPOL for the mining and metals industry
What are the requirements of a mining company shipping ore/concentrate and how might
recent changes this affect the way companies operate? What are the roles of mining
companies, shippers, port authorities and where does responsibility and liability rest?
Ben Davies, ICMM
10:10 – 10:30
Morning coffee 10:20 – 10:50
5 Implementation of MARPOL Annex V
What do the recently adopted amendments to the MARPOL Annex V mean in practice?
What should a company do if its ores and concentrates meet the ‘hazardous to the marine
environment’ criteria? What are the legal responsibilities for shippers and port authorities?
Are adequate port reception facilities available around the world to enable compliance?
Jyrki Vähätalo, Finnish Transport Safety Agency
Brendan Marshall, Mining Association of Canada
Ron Van Gelder Port of Rotterdam
Herman Visser, Oldendorff Carriers
Fiona Gavin, Ince and Co
Olivier Kerbaul, Glencore
10:50 – 12:30
Lunch 12:30
– 13:30
13:30 – 14:30
6 Changes to the IMSBC Code
New hazard criteria are also being adopted under the IMSBC code and will have
14:30 – 15:00
consequences for those shipping mineral and metal concentrates. What do these changes
mean for mining companies and the shipping industry and how should they prepare?
Ilse Schoeters, Rio Tinto
Ian Harrison, Intercargo
Afternoon tea 15:00 – 15:20
7 Characterization of mineral cargoes
What is the “state of the science” in terms of characterization of ores and concentrates and
how does this translate to the MARPOL and IMSBC code criteria? We will hear from
leading commodity association scientists about the extensive research programs that are
underway.
Frank Van Assche, International Zinc Association
Mik Gilles, International Zinc Association
Katrien Delbeke, European Copper Institute
15:20 – 16:00
8 Conclusions 16:00
End
Appendix 2 – Registered participants
Name Affiliation Email address
Maria Lemos Alcyon Shipbroking and Trading Ltd
Christopher Oates Anglo American [email protected]
Peter Gunther Anglo American [email protected]
Gustavo Possel Antofagasta PLC [email protected]
Jehanne Aubert Areva [email protected]
Emilie Lacroix Areva [email protected]
Manuela Ramirez Atlantic Copper [email protected]
Daniela Cholakova Aurubis AG [email protected]
Tim Kurth Aurubis AG [email protected]
Ron Annesley Barrick Gold Corporation [email protected]
Jeremie Louis BHP Billiton [email protected]
Andrew Lewin BHP Billiton [email protected]
Karl-Owe Svensson Boliden AB [email protected]
Alexandra Lundmark Boliden Mineral AB [email protected]
Marcelo Pamplona
Brazilian Representation to IMO
Paul Frost Britannia Refined Metals Ltd. [email protected]
Isabelle Cipriani CETRAGPA [email protected]
Nikisi Lesufi Chamber of Mines South Africa [email protected]
Guillermo Mac-Lean Cia. Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi SCM
Francisca Dominguez Codelco [email protected]
Gonzalo Cuadra Codelco [email protected]
Victor Perez Codelco [email protected]
Juan C Torres Codelco [email protected]
Andrés Mac-Lean
Comisión Chilena del Cobre
Alfonso Simpson Llosa Compañía Minera Antamina S.A.
Diana Bernedo Quintana Compañía Minera Antamina S.A.
Joaquín Villarino Consejo Minero [email protected]
Carlos Urenda Consejo Minero [email protected]
Carita Rönnqvist DBTG / Port of Kokkola [email protected]
Paulina Riquelme P. EELAW [email protected]
Frédéric Gaidou Eramet S.A. [email protected]
Mark Rachovides Euromines [email protected]
Katrien Delbeke European Copper institute [email protected]
Paola Lancellotti European Shippers Council [email protected]
Jyrki Vähätalo Finnish Transport Safety Agency
Chris Scholl First Quantum Minerals [email protected]
Eric Bourgeois Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
Jim Miller Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
Geanina Gabathuler Glencore [email protected]
Robertus Koot Glencore International AG [email protected]
Saulo Aievoli Glencore International AG [email protected]
Sean FitzGerald Glencore International AG, Nickel Dept
Bianca Smit Glencore International Import B.V.
Francois Blond Glencore Manganese [email protected]
Olivier Kerbaul Glencore Xstrata [email protected]
Cesar Junco Glencore Xstrata [email protected]
Sven Lunsche Gold Fields [email protected]
Elaine Fox Goldcorp [email protected]
Bob Marshall Hudbay Min Inc [email protected]
Aime Harrison ICHCA International [email protected]
Benjamin Davies ICMM [email protected]
John Atherton ICMM [email protected]
Meera Thankey ICMM [email protected]
Sarah Stern ICMM [email protected]
Katsuhiro Mori ICMM [email protected]
Sheila Colwill Imperial Metals Corporation [email protected]
Fionna Gavin Ince and Co [email protected]
Camilo Valdéz Ábrego Industrias Peñoles [email protected]
Luis-Enrique Ortega-Aceves
Industrias Peñoles [email protected]
Talha Qureshi Technical Manager, Blenheim Shipping UK Ltd
Ian Harrison Intercargo [email protected]
Rob Lomas Intercargo [email protected]
Ron Knapp International Aluminium Institute [email protected]
Scott Baker International Copper Association [email protected]
Chris Barrington International Iron Metallics Association
Steve Binks International Lead Association [email protected]
Keven Harlow International Manganese Institute
Alfredo Parroquin-Ohlson
International Maritime Organisation
Frank Van Assche International Zinc Association [email protected]
Mik Gilles International Zinc Association [email protected]
Rebecca Coward ITOPF (INTERCARGO) [email protected]
Georgi Yorgakiev K Line Bulk Shipping (UK) Ltd. [email protected]
Aylin Aksu K Line Bulk Shipping (UK) Ltd. [email protected]
Marcin Szurgot KGHM International Ltd. [email protected]
Bartlomiej Stefanowicz KGHM Polska Miedz S.A [email protected]
Keisuke Ishihara K-Line Bulk Shipping [email protected]
Daniel Krigsman LKAB [email protected]
François Thomas Louis Dreyfus Armateurs [email protected]
Jean-Pierre Laffaye Louis Dreyfus Armateurs [email protected]
Kevin Stone Louis Dreyfus Commodities Metals Suisse S.A
Carlos Sanchez Lundin Mining [email protected]
Nuno Ferreira Lundin Mining [email protected]
Nikolay Topourov Metal Trade Overseas AG [email protected]
Mitchell Hooke Mineral Council of Australia [email protected]
Brendan Marshall Mining Association of Canada [email protected]
Mamoru Minami Mitsubishi Materials [email protected]
Tim Roberts MMG [email protected]
Nigel Hawkins N.W. Johnsen & Co. Inc. [email protected]
Veronika Kohler National Mining Association (USA)
Philip Stephenson Newmont [email protected]
Brian Seamone Newmont Mining Corp [email protected]
Irene Cañas Sierra Nickel Institute [email protected]
Jean-Paul Mertenat Nornik Nickel [email protected]
Mari Järvikivi Nornik Nickel [email protected]
Susanne Vinje
Norsk Hydro ASA
Bene Janssens Nyrstar [email protected]
Anthony Mercuri Nyrstar Sales and Marketing AG [email protected]
Roland Felder Nyrstar Sales and Marketing AG [email protected]
Sandeep Mittal Ocean Partners [email protected]
Madeleine Brar Ocean Partners UK Limited [email protected]
Herman Visser Oldendorff Carriers [email protected]
Dmitry Rychkov Pacific Basin Shipping [email protected]
Ron Gelder Port of Rotterdam [email protected]
Ilse Schoeters Rio Tinto [email protected]
Alastair Fischbacher Rio Tinto [email protected]
Callum Flett Rio Tinto [email protected]
Helen Kean Rio Tinto [email protected]
Sean O’Sullivan Rosia Montana Gold Corporation
Ricardo Veiga Somincar, S.A. – Lundin Mining [email protected]
Keiko Shiozawa Summit Minerals GmbH [email protected]
Yasushi Yuge Summit Minerals GmbH [email protected]
Kaliprasad Varadarajan Tata Steel [email protected]
Kamen Mihaylov TNKC(UK) Limited [email protected]
Lorraine Weller UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Karl Lumbers UK P&I Club/Thomas Miller [email protected]
Renata Ervilha Vale S.A [email protected]
Lyle Safronetz Vale [email protected]
James J Dennis Zodiac Maritime London [email protected]
