New Grain Loading Rules Allow For Special Compartment

ABS Guidance on New Grain Loading Rules for Safe Transportation

ABS has issued guidance on the recent amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk, known as the Grain Code, effective from January 1, 2026. These changes address loading conditions for grain transportation, including “specially suitable compartments.” The new loading condition aims to ensure ship stability during grain transport.

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New Report Set To Tackle Critical Issue For EV

Ensuring Safe Transportation of Electric Vehicles on PCTC Vessels

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released a detailed report on the safe transportation of electric vehicles (EVs) on PCTC vessels. Titled “Safe Carriage of Electric Vehicles,” the report addresses EV fire characteristics and emphasizes early detection, prevention, firefighting, evacuation procedures, and training to enhance safety onboard ships. International regulations for EV transportation are in development.

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