IMO approved ship/shore safety checklist for use by ship and terminal operators, incorporating guidance on completion and an example loading/unloading plan.
Container ships have largely taken over the tasks of carrying goods to market internationally. Large container ships have satisfied the promoters of economies of scale. Covering vessels, liner services and trade routes, industry consolidation and alliances, the book includes legal, financial and documentary aspects.
In December 2008, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the World Shipping Council (WSC), published ‘Safe Transport of Containers by Sea: Guidelines on Industry Best Practices’.