CINS Guidance on Stowage of Dangerous Goods on Container Vessels
New safety guidance for the stowage of classified dangerous goods on board container vessels has been released.
“Safety Considerations for Ship Operators Related to Risk-Based Stowage of Dangerous Goods on Containerships” is published by the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) – a shipping line organisation whose board comprises five of the world’s largest container shipping lines and is advised by International Group of P&I Clubs, TT Club and Exis Technologies.
The publication has been created in response to serious fire incidents in recent years, often caused by deficiencies in cargo declaration and cargo packing. It recognises – and also takes into account – the significant complexities involved in achieving effective and compliant stowage of containers on board ships.
The safety considerations are intended to be used by ship operators, cargo carriers, and ports/terminals. They provide a risk-based dangerous goods stowage strategy, applying to all sizes of container vessel.
This does not replace the SOLAS and IMDG requirements for stowage and segregation. It is intended that the guidance will enhance the requirements of these regulations.
Download the guidance here.