Book it right and pack it tight


New guidance on packing dangerous goods for carriage by sea has been launched as, according to Stuart Edmonston, of the UK P&I Club, and Peregrine Storrs-Fox, of the TT Club, the risk of human error remains undiminished

As the years go by, serious incidents caused by or involving dangerous goods continue to occur, not only on ships but also in ports. Errors, misunderstandings, misdeclarations and inadequate packing or securing lie at the heart of many of these incidents. As container ships and marine terminals increase in size and capacity, the potential for economic, human and environmental accidents rise proportionately.