After the tragic explosions in Tianjin and Beirut, four industry groups collaborated to address this dangerous issue, as they produced best practice guidelines.
Namely, the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA), the International Vessel Owners Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA), the National Cargo Bureau (NCB) and the World Shipping Council (WSC) have published a dangerous goods warehousing white paper.
The white paper and its accompanying checklist, present the risks involved in storing and handling dangerous goods, as well as the measures to be taken in containing them.
More specifically, topics covered include:
- Competency and training of workforces;
- Property construction;
- Fire protection;
- Security equipment and protocols;
- Emergency response procedures.
It also aims to serve as a practical guide to systematic and documentable processes for those managing and operating storage facilities, in order to ensure, but also that incidents are containable.
The white paper contains eight key functional areas of operation, while the 14-page checklist aims to be both a planning guideline and a review tool.
It has also been endorsed by many industry stakeholders including BIMCO, the Bureau International des Containers (BIC), the TT Club, the International Group of P&I Clubs, the International Maritime Organization and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA).
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