一艘满载镍矿从印度尼西亚出发至中国的轻便极限型(Superamax)散货船维纳斯皇后号(VINALINES QUEEN)在2011年圣诞节不幸沉没。
在2010年底的短期内一连发生三起沉船事故，航海业特别提醒托运人、货主和代理，在装货之前一定要弄清A类货物的物理特性，并严格遵守《国际散装固体货物规范》（IMSBC Code），以确保航行的安全。正是因为这些提醒，整个航海业对最近发生的该起事故给予了极大的关注。英国保赔协会在此提醒所有定期装运此类货物或正在考虑进入该市场的会员，在接受运输委托，尤其是来自印度尼西亚和菲律宾的货物之前请务必保持谨慎，如有任何具体问题，请随时联系保赔协会。
保赔协会在A类货物的运输上具有丰富的经验，并列出了有关镍矿的一系列文章，网址如下所示：
www.ukpandi.com/loss-prevention/current-claims-iron-ore-nickel-ore/
详细信息请参阅附件。
Nickel Ore Fatality – South China Sea
Christmas Day 2011 saw the unfortunate and tragic loss of the VINALINES QUEEN a Supramax bulk ship carrying Nickel Ore from Indonesia to China.
After three losses in quick succession in late 2010 the industry made efforts to impress upon shippers, owners and intermediaries the importance of properly identifying the physical properties of Group A cargo prior to their being loaded and ensuring their safe carriage in accordance with the IMSBC Code. It is because of these efforts that this most recent loss has received such expressions of concern from all corners of the marine industry.The Club considers that all members who carry this commodity regularly or are contemplating entering this market should continue to exercise caution prior to accepting such cargoes for shipment, especially cargoes originating from Indonesia and the Philippines, and to contact the Club if they have any specific concerns.
The Club has developed experience in the carriage of Group A cargoes and a consolidated list of relevant articles concerning Nickel Ore can be found at the following address:
www.ukpandi.com/loss-prevention/current-claims-iron-ore-nickel-ore/
See attached file : Bulletin 804.pdf
