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Transnet shares concerns on incorrect labelling of hazardous containers

November 13, 2020November 11, 2020 by News Desk Hazardous Goods, Ports & Terminals, Vessel Operation dangerous goods, Hazardous, label, Transnet National Ports Authority 5 Comments Estimated reading time = 5 minutes

Undeclared or misdeclared hazardous goods (Dangerous Goods) have been the bane of many vessel operators and shipping lines since the start of carriage of hazardous goods on ships..

The incidents created due to this issue has been increasing over the years with 9 major maritime disasters recorded in 2019 alone and as per TT Club, a containership is involved in a major fire every 60 days..

As per a statement issued by the Office of the Chief Harbour Master, Transnet National Ports Authority has identified the following risks and challenges that have emerged in the past years which requires immediate attention..

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What is Dangerous Goods Declaration and who should submit it..??

August 27, 2020 by Hariesh Manaadiar Education, FAQ, Hazardous Goods, Maritime Disasters, Shipping, Vessel Operation dangerous goods declaration, Hazardous, shipper 5 Comments Estimated reading time = 6 minutes

The safe carriage of Dangerous Goods requires several considerations, processes of approval, acceptance, carriage protocols and documentation..

For the shipping line/carriers, while containerisation brought along ease of handling cargo, it also brought about the headache of not knowing WHAT IS INSIDE THE CONTAINER..

Carriers have no way of knowing what is inside the container and depend on the STC and SLAC information provided by the shipper..

For dangerous goods, this cargo information is provided to the carrier in the form of the Dangerous Goods Declaration..

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Misdeclared cargo and its investigation route – Yantian Express fire

February 6, 2020 by Hariesh Manaadiar Marine Insurance, Maritime Disasters, Vessel Operation Cargo misdeclaration, general average, Hazardous, maritime disaster, misdeclared cargo, yantian express 3 Comments Estimated reading time = 8 minutes

On the 3rd of Jan 2019, part of the Yantian Express a 7,510 TEU, 320m German-flagged ship of Hapag Lloyd went up in flames while on its way from Colombo to Halifax via the Suez Canal..

The Bundesstelle für Seeunfalluntersuchung (BSU) or Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation undertook an investigation on the fire on board and the results have been released..

This investigation report demonstrates that it is not all that easy to pinpoint the exact cause and reason for such incidents but it does a great job in identifying certain possibilities and also finding out other information in the meantime.. Truly interesting..

The route to the conclusions reached by the investigators is very interesting to read and shows the many important considerations that are required when preparing your cargo for export..

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Are table tennis balls considered Dangerous Goods..??

September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous Goods, Shared Articles dangerous goods, Hazardous, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, Shashi Kallada, table tennis 7 Comments Estimated reading time = 1 minute

Are table tennis balls considered Dangerous Goods..?? You may wonder why is this even a question as it is a teeny tiny table tennis that many people from children … Read more here..

IMDG Code – Origin and Evolution

June 8, 2016August 12, 2015 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous Goods, SOLAS VGM Hazardous, IMDG Code 2 Comments Estimated reading time = 7 minutes

An article about the Origin and Evolution of the IMDG Code for the carriage of hazardous goods..

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Who should provide IMO Declaration..??

September 18, 2017July 15, 2015 by Hariesh Manaadiar FAQ, Hazardous Goods, Questions and Answers Hazardous, IMO Declaration, MSDS 35 Comments Estimated reading time = 1 minute

This post is about a question from a supplier based in USA who trades in hazardous goods.. He has a valid and interesting question that needs an answer.. Are you upto it..??

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Can you trust Safety Data Sheets..??

May 13, 2013May 5, 2013 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous Goods Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, Hazardous, Material safety data sheet, MSDS, Safety Data Sheet, shipping information, shipping knowledge 1 Comment Estimated reading time = 5 minutes

Abuse of Safety Data Sheets for cargo bookings is uncomfortably frequent. A recent TT Club claim relating to a fire onboard a ship highlighted a number of issues. Take utmost … Read more here..

What name should your cargo be known by in a hazardous shipment..??

November 12, 2015February 13, 2013 by Hariesh Manaadiar Documentation, Hazardous Goods dangerous goods, Harmonized System, Hazardous, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, shipping information, shipping knowledge, UN number, World Customs Organization 2 Comments Estimated reading time = 3 minutes

Proper Shipping Name, Technical Name, Chemical Name, Trade Name are some of the names your cargo is classified into when shipping hazardous cargo.. A lot of improper declarations and incorrect … Read more here..

What does UN Number mean in haz cargo..??

November 12, 2015January 28, 2013 by Hariesh Manaadiar Documentation, Hazardous Goods dangerous goods, Hazardous, IMO, shipping information, shipping knowledge, UN 2 Comments Estimated reading time = 1 minute

Name: Ashwini Email: ashwinimodel@gmail.com Ask your question here..: every haz cargo has the UN NO NO.. WAT DOES IT MEAN? WAT VALUE DOES IT TAKE PLACE FOR THE HAZ APPROVAL … Read more here..

Carriage of dangerous goods by sea – documentation requirements

June 8, 2016June 13, 2012 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous Goods, Shipping and Freight, SOLAS VGM Bulk carrier, cargo, dangerous goods, Desk, Hazardous, IMO, shipping, shipping education, shipping information, shipping knowledge, shipping line 18 Comments Estimated reading time = 3 minutes

There have been many many instances of damage to ship, cargo and lives due to the improper declaration and handling of dangerous goods (hazardous cargo)..

Through this very important article I hope to give a clear picture on the documentary requirements from a shipping perspective and the process of the hazardous cargo applications and the declarations that go with it..

Please read carefully and share with all the people involved in the handling and transportation of such goods..

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Consequences of incorrect acceptance of hazardous cargo

May 13, 2013May 24, 2012 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous Goods, Shipping and Freight Bill of Lading, Business, cargo, consignee, Containerization, dangerous goods, dg cargo, Hazardous, shipping, shipping education, shipping information, shipping knowledge, shipping line, Transportation and Logistics 6 Comments Estimated reading time = 2 minutes

In this blog, across the many articles that i have written, i have made several references to hazardous cargoes, documentation for hazardous cargoes, safety measure for hazardous cargoes, and consequences … Read more here..

Undeclared hazardous cargo and its consequences

May 13, 2013November 28, 2011 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous Goods, Shipping and Freight Hazardous, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, Maritime New Zealand, MSC, New Zealand, Rena, shipping education, shipping information, shipping knowledge 5 Comments Estimated reading time = 3 minutes

Please see below article pertaining to the grounding of the m.v.Rena off the coast of New Zealand which has now been found to have been carrying some undeclared hazardous cargo.. … Read more here..

How to handle IMCO Class 1 cargo..

September 16, 2014May 10, 2011 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous Goods, Shipping and Freight Business, cargo, Containerization, Hazardous, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, shipping, shipping education, shipping information, shipping knowledge, south africa, Transnet Freight Rail Leave a comment Estimated reading time = 6 minutes

In my previous article Hazardous Cargo, we had a brief look into Class 1 cargoes.. Below is a guest post by Bentley Cook about how to handle IMCO Class 1 … Read more here..

Advance Manifest Information for shipments to EU

April 20, 2021November 2, 2010 by Capt.Ricardo Caballero Vega Guest Article, Hazardous Goods, Shipping and Freight Container Security Initiative, European Union, Guest Article, Hapag Lloyd, Hazardous, Multilateral, shipping information 1 Comment Estimated reading time = 3 minutes

This is a guest post by Mike Poverello.. It is quite apparent that the mandatory requirement for advance manifest information is gaining momentum. Until now, RSA exporters/carriers have only really had … Read more here..

Article 2 – Shipping Documents

December 9, 2017October 13, 2008 by Hariesh Manaadiar Bill of Lading, Documentation, Shipping and Freight b/e, bill of entry, bill of lading, cargo dues, cdo, container terminal order, cto, customs, Hazardous, negotiable instrument, port, shipping education, shipping knowledge 34 Comments Estimated reading time = 9 minutes

In this article we will cover the various Shipping Documents used, especially in South Africa’s shipping process.. Here we will take a look at the main documents that are used … Read more here..