In the nickel ore regions of Indonesia and the Philippines, the rainy season starts in June and lasts until November. The September-October typhoon season in the Philippines is of particular concern. Skuld is monitoring entered vessels that load nickel ore in the region, and we see an increase of rain affected cargo.
Nickel ore liquefaction – recent Skuld experience
We recently had a nickel ore liquefication issue on an entered vessel. She loaded nickel ore in the Philippines and two days later cargo liquefication occurred when facing a tropical storm. The Master reported that the cargo in holds number 1 and 2 had liquefied, and the depth of the liquefication was about 70cm from the cargo surface. The cargo in holds number 3 and 4 had slid to the portside and the vessel was listing about 7 degrees to port.
See attached file: Nickel Ore Liquefaction Alert.pdf
警惕镍矿液化
在印度尼西亚和菲律宾的镍矿区，雨季从6月开始一直持续到11月。菲律宾9月至10月的台风季更加令人担忧。Skuld统计了进入该地区装载镍矿的船只，发现降雨增加对货物有所影响。
镍矿液化 – Skuld近期经验
最近在一艘入会船上遇到了镍矿液化的问题。该船于菲律宾装载镍矿石，而货物在两天后遭遇热带风暴发生液化。船长报告说1号和2号货舱的货物已经液化，液化的深度约为离货物表面70厘米。3号和4号货舱里的货物已经滑向舷侧，船向左倾斜了大约7度。
详细信息请参阅附件。
