从事从印尼运输镍矿的会员应该注意，印度尼西亚气象和地球物理局近日提供2011年季风开始的预估。

季风将于10月登陆哈马黑拉岛，11月登陆苏拉威西岛和西部巴布亚岛。

这些岛屿和地区代表了绝大部分印尼镍矿货物的原产地港口，并且激增的降雨量会导致货物含水量的上升。始终建议在进行屯积矿石检验、取样、测试、装载这些货物期间增强警觉，这在季风季节具有更大的重要性。

有关镍矿的安全运输问题，可联系我司或协会咨询。

Indonesia – Monsoon Season Commencing – Carriage of Nickel Ore

Members involved in the carriage of Nickel Ore from Indonesia should be aware that the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Department (BMKG) has recently provided estimates for the commencement of the 2011 monsoon.

This is expected to begin in October in Halmahera and in November in Sulawesi and West Papua.

These islands/areas represent the origin ports of the majority of Indonesian nickel ore cargoes and increased rainfall can result in increased moisture contents of cargoes. Increased vigilance is always recommended during stock pile inspection, sampling, testing, and loading of these cargoes, but is of even greater critical importance during the monsoon season.

With regard to safe carriage of Nickel Ore, please contact with us or club for more information.