Image for representation purposes only<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe shipping industry is taking proactive steps to implement improved safety measures for transporting charcoal, ahead of mandatory IMO regulations in 2026.<\/p>\n
In response to a series of devastating fires caused by improperly handled charcoal, shippers should be ready to see carriers phase in new tighter regulations this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve seen too many preventable fires onboard vessels caused by improper handling of charcoal,\u201d said Joe Kramek, President and CEO of the World Shipping Council (WSC).<\/p>\n
\u201cThese fires endanger crew and cargo and have had tragic consequences,\u201d Kramek added.<\/p>\n
The new regulations require all charcoal shipments to be declared as dangerous goods under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. There are also new treatment, packing and stowage requirements for shipments of charcoal.<\/p>\n
The World Shipping Council has been instrumental in negotiating and developing these significant improvements to international regulations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re eager to see the new regulations implemented as the status quo hasn\u2019t been adequate at keeping crew, cargo and vessels safe,\u201d Joe Kramek said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTreating all charcoal as dangerous goods ensures uniform safety standards and gives everyone involved \u2013 from shippers to carriers \u2013 the tools and clarity needed to prevent future tragedies,\u201d Kramek added.<\/p>\n
The World Shipping Council, with IGP&I and TT Club, have created a quick reference guide to ensure shippers are well informed about the changes.<\/p>\n
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