Nautical Institute

Box clever

MARITIME A one-day event held to discuss the IMDG/ADR interface developed into something of a face-off between shippers and carriers over container weighing. At least it was productive!

Delegates at NI conference 2012

Conference will examine IMDG/ADR interface

The Nautical Institute will host a one-day conference to examine the differences between the IMDG Code and ADR.

Diving for pearls

MARINE When a ship is involved in an accident at sea, many different agencies will gather. What do they all want? What are they all doing? Who’s in charge? A new book offers the wisdom of a highly experienced team to help the unfortunate seafarer chart a course through the confusion

Waldhof Tanker Sinking

Wet and dangerous

Two safety alerts have been issued recently by underwriters, highlighting the dangers of substances of Division 4.3.

Harm and eggs

H2S There has recently been some argument over the need to legislate the carriage of sour crude oil to guard against hydrogen sulphide injuries. Two recent maritime incidents show that the dangers are very real indeed

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