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• Brazil has announced a new inspection requirement for aging bulk carriers. 

• All bulk carriers of 18 years of age and above, intending to load a cargo with a density of 1.78 t/m3 or greater, such as iron ore, will be subject to an inspection by Port State Control upon arrival and prior to the commencement of loading.

• The above new inspection requirement is in addition to the Mandatory Annual Condition Survey conducted on bulk carriers, Oil/Ore (OOs) and Oil/Bulk/Ore (OBOs) of 18 years age and above, when calling a Brazilian port, for loading solid bulk materials with specific weight equal to or greater than 1.78 t/m3. 

• Ship Owners / managers and Masters of vessels calling Brazilian ports are advised to be guided by above and ensure compliance with the requirements. 

Enclosure:

1. RMI Marine Safety Advisory No. 28-17.

Disclaimer:

This Technical Circular and the material contained in it is provided only for the purpose of supplying current information to the reader and not as an advice to be relied upon by any person. While we have taken utmost care to be as factual as possible, readers/ users are advised to verify the exact text and content of the Regulation from the original source/ issuing Authority.

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