Guidance

MGN 547 (M) Bauxite - safe carriage by sea

Notice to all parties involved in the transportation of bauxite as a solid bulk cargo by sea

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
22 April 2016

This guidance was withdrawn on

MGN 547 was replaced by MIN 660.

The purpose of this marine guidance note is to advise industry of the circular issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) sub committee on carriage of cargoes and containers, cc.1/circ. 2 on safe carriage of bauxite and raise awareness of the possible dangers of liquefaction associated with the carriage of bauxite.

MGN 547 (M) (PDF, 165 KB, 5 pages)

Published 22 April 2016

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