“Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines” – C-SAR 101-A
New sources of energy – and energy storage methods – are being developed to reduce the environmental impact and dependency on fossil fuels.
The development and use of Lithium-ion Batteries is crucial in this context. However, these batteries can present a significant risk to people, property and the environment if not handled, packaged, classified and declared properly. Consequently, one of the main obstacles restricting the wider application of Lithium-ion Batteries relates to safety.
In conjunction with the International Group of P&I Clubs, the TT Club and ICHCA, CINS has now published the attached document “Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines” (designated C-SAR 101-A). All stakeholders involved in the carriage of Lithium-ion Batteries in containers are asked to review these Guidelines carefully, to determine if they can be implemented and applied to their specific operation.
Subject to stakeholder feedback, the document will be reviewed again in September 2023.
Download here – Lithium-ion Batteries
Updated Seed Cake Guidelines Published – 14/04/2021
An updated version of the “Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake (including Seed Meal) in Containers has been published.
Download here – CINS IG Seed Cake Guidelines – Version 3 – April 2021
Guidelines for the Carriage of Divinylbenzene in Containers
These Guidelines have now been removed from the CINS website. For the explanation and further information, click HERE
Awareness Paper: Carriage of Waste in Containers
This paper covers Classification, Container Selection and Packaging. To download the Paper, click HERE
Guidelines for the Carriage of Metal Scrap in Containers
These Guidelines for the Carriage of Metal Scrap in Containers have been prepared by a Working Group, comprising Members of CINS (the Cargo Incident Notification System).
To download the Guidelines, click HERE
Guidelines for the Carriage of Cocoa Butter in Containers
These Guidelines for the Carriage of Cocoa Butter in Containers have been prepared by a Working Group comprising Members of CINS (the Cargo Incident Notification System).
To download the Guidelines, click HERE
Guidelines for the Carriage of Hides & Skins in Containers
These Guidelines for the Carriage of Hides & Skins in Containers have been prepared by a Working Group comprising Members of CINS (the Cargo Incident Notification System)
To download the Guidelines, click HERE
NOR’s – Guidelines for Carriage of Cargo in Non-Operating Reefers
CINS and the Container Owners Association have been working on the development of Guidelines for the Carriage of Cargoes in Non-Operating Reefers. The project has been sponsored by TT Club.
After consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, the document has now been finalised and published.
To download the Guidelines, click HERE
GUIDELINES FOR THE CARRIAGE OF CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE IN CONTAINERS
To view the Guidelines for the Carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite in Containers, click HERE
CINS GUIDELINES FOR THE CARRIAGE OF STEEL COILS
To view the CINS Guidelines for Carriage of Steel Coils, sponsored by the TT Club, click: HERE
To download a copy of the accompanying process cards, click on: TT Club & CINS_Coiled Materials_Process cards (Jan 2016)
BRINGING CLARITY TO NEW CONTAINER WEIGHING REGULATIONS
A new “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) document addressing issues arising from the new container weighing regulations (due to take effect globally on 1 July 2016) has been published. The FAQs document was prepared by the World Shipping Council, the TT Club, the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association, and the Global Shippers’ Forum
The amendments to the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Convention require packed shipping containers to have a verified gross mass (VGM) before they can be loaded on a ship for export. The amendments were adopted by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) to enhance maritime safety and reduce the dangers to containerships, their crews, and all those involved in container transport throughout the supply chain. The FAQs have been developed in response to numerous questions from shippers, carriers, forwarders, and terminal operators about the steps they must take to ensure successful implementation of the new regulations.
This initial FAQs document seeks to clarify how the SOLAS container weight verification requirements will function in various situations. It identifies commercial and operational arrangements that will have to be addressed, and it flags issues that must be dealt with by national governments. The FAQs are based on actual questions from affected stakeholders, and they will be expanded as new issues emerge.
Click on: http://www.ttclub.com/loss-prevention/publications/container-weighing/ to access it