IMSBC CODE GROUP ‘A’ BULK CARGOES
SAMPLING PROCEDURES Section 4.6 of the IMSBC Code outlines the Sampling Procedures for Concentrate Stockpiles: Example: A vessel is consigned to load 50,000mt of nickel ore The IMSBC Code states Consignments of more than 15,000t but not more than 60,000t; one 200g sub-sample is to be taken for each 250t to be shipped