Hazardous Cargo & Dangerous Goods                

We are committed to operate our vessels at the highest security standards, and cargo documentation plays an integral part in this process. Strict regulations have been established to ensure that all dangerous goods requests are based on detailed inputs from the shipper/forwarder.

Shippers are legally obliged to store, stuff, and transport dangerous cargo according to IMO (International Maritime Organization (www.imo.org) and governmental requirements. A component of this is providing proper cargo documentation, including dangerous goods declarations, when shipping dangerous goods.

A dangerous goods declaration allows:

• The vessel to properly stow vessels in accordance with IMO requirements
• Other parties (terminals, truckers, depots, etc.) to take precautionary measures required for handling the cargo appropriate supervision from authorities

Failure to file a dangerous goods declaration when required and/or any error in the declaration of dangerous goods may result in:

• risks/damages to the environment and human lives
• lack of proper care for the cargo and increased risk of cargo damage
• fines and confiscation by the authorities
• recovery action for damages/liabilities

Containers must be correctly labeled by the shipper prior dispatch to the port. Discharge port agents must ensure the labels are removed prior accepting the empties back into their yards. Dangerous and hazardous cargoes such as explosives and inflammables, or any other cargo of an objectionable nature are subject to carrier's option of acceptance and special booking arrangements.


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