Crucial advice on safe transport of charcoal published

 

New “Guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Charcoal in Containers” have been issued by Cargo Incident Notification System with the cooperation of the international Group (IG) of P&I insurance providers and TT Club. The regulatory requirements for transport by sea are outlined and additional precautionary measures proposed.

The guidelines contain the provisions set out in the maritime dangerous goods regulations for the transport of this potentially combustible commodity, which is commonly shipped in volume, explaining these measures and providing additional guidance for all involved in this complex international supply chain.
The packaging, declaration and transport of charcoal must comply with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Significant new provisions have been agreed by the IMO (Amendment 42-24) and will come into transitional effect from 1 January 2025 with mandatory compliance required as of 2026. The Amendment means charcoal will no longer benefit from any IMDG code exemption. The Guidelines however strongly recommend early adoption of the new regulations and explain in detail how compliance may be achieved.

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