Obtaining accurate information on dangerous and polluting goods on board ships
The transportation of dangerous and polluting goods has grown considerably over recent years. Unfortunately, the number and scale of maritime casualties involving ships carrying such goods are also increasing. Authorities involved in incident response operations are not always satisfied with the available information, thereby risking delays in the decision-making process for providing assistance to ships.
Accurate knowledge of dangerous or polluting goods being carried on board ships is essential to the effectiveness of safety and pollution response operations at sea.
The correct and accurate reporting of information on dangerous and polluting goods facilitates the:
- identification of cargoes and their characteristics
- appropriate handling, segregation and carriage
- response to accidents if location of dangerous and polluting goods is easily identified
- accommodation of ships in need of assistance at places of refuge
- risk assessments in ports and waters under the jurisdiction of a Member State
- collection of reliable statistics on accidents involving ships carrying dangerous and polluting goods.
It is vital to minimise safety hazards and ensure a quick and effective response to maritime incidents, saving lives and property, and preventing pollution.
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Source: EMSA
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