General
The period from April to November marks the traditional typhoon season in the waters of the Philippines and China, coinciding with the peak season for nickel ore transportation in the Philippines. Typhoons and tropical storms pose significant challenges to the safe shipment of nickel ore. These weather conditions increase the moisture content before loading and cause severe rolling and pitching during the voyage and which in turn may result in liquefaction and shifting of the cargo.
Recently, a vessel covered by Skuld experienced a cargo liquefaction incident while en route to the discharge port. A vessel covered by another Club also faced a similar incident.
Best practice
The liquefaction of nickel ore during shipment can be attributed to two key factors, the moisture content of the cargo and the rolling and pitching of the vessel during the voyage. These factors, one internal and the other external, are both necessary conditions for cargo liquefaction to occur. However, by effectively monitoring and controlling these factors, the risk of liquefaction can be significantly reduced.
Closely monitoring moisture content of the cargo during loading and carefully managing navigation during passage are the best practices for preventing liquefaction incidents in nickel ore shipments.
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