The loss of the bulk carrier Emerald Star on 13 October 2017 off the coast of the Philippines has again focused attention on cargo liquefaction. While the cause of the loss is not conclusive, various sources have suggested it is associated with liquefaction of her nickel ore cargo.
The cargo was loaded in Indonesia, and raises further concerns over the safety of cargoes of this nature which are loaded in Southeast Asia.
See attached file:
Loss of the Emerald Star.pdf
Reducing the risk of liquefaction – Operational guidance for vessels that carry cargoes which may liquefy.pdf
Emerald Star 轮沉船一案
2017年10月13日在菲律宾沿岸沉没的散货船“Emerald Star”轮，再次引发各方对液化货物运输安全的关注。虽然事故原因还未最终确定，但各方证据显示，本次事故与所装载的镍矿货物的液化有关。
由于所载货物在印度尼西亚装船，这同时引起了各方对在东南亚地区装载此类货物安全问题的进一步关注。
详细信息请参阅附件。
