Within the last several years there has been a renewed interest in wet drum magnetic separators used for heavy media applications.

This fourth article in a series on Ocean Shipping deals with the shipper’s responsibilities under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA). Some shippers may argue that once the coal has been placed in the custody of the carrier, the carrier is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel and the cargo, but COGSA clearly holds the shipper significantly accountable.