Freight

Dangerous Substances

Whenever any dangerous/hazardous substances are shipped on our services, such goods must be declared prior to shipment.
 
The Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations (1987) came into force on 1st June 1987 and, as a consequence, it is now a legal requirement for the haulier to advise both the Harbour Authority and Wightlink, a minimum of 24 hours in advance, of all dangerous cargoes being presented for shipment.  It is the haulier's duty to inform Wightlink in advance and Wightlink cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience, delay or expense incurred by refusing shipment due to lack of notice given.  Whilst certain substances are permitted on passenger ships, others are restricted.
 
Packing and labelling must comply with the I.M.D.G. code in order for shipment to be accepted.  Wightlink provides special "Dangerous Goods Only" sailings during the night on the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route for certain categories of restricted substances.  Details are available on request.
 
Please comply with the above regulations when dangerous goods are carried.  There is no surcharge for the carriage of dangerous goods.
 
Dangerous Goods & Marine Pollutants - Notification Requirements

A minimum of 24 hours advance notification of any shipment containing dangerous goods/marine pollutants is required by the relevant port of departure.
                                           
Portsmouth; Tel 023 9285 5237  Fax 023 9285 5218                  
Fishbourne; Tel 01983 882820  Fax 01983 882820
Lymington; Tel 01590 675046  Fax 01590 671134
Yarmouth; Tel 01983 760647 Fax 01983 760010

The following information is required from the Shipper/Forwarder (or his agent) in order to complete a Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants Declaration:
 
a. Company name and address
b. Time and date of sailing for which a reservation is held
c. Vehicle make and type together with registration number
d. United Nations number (UN Number)
e. The proper shipping names; and technical names of constituents - if applicable (not 'Trade Names')
f. I.M.O. Class and Division, and Subsidiary Risk (if applicable)
g. Marine Pollutant category (if applicable)
h. Packaging Group
i. Flash Point (if 61oC or below)
j. Details of quantities to be shipped (For Explosives - Net explosive contents - NEC/NEQ)
k. Any other relevant details
 
The Shipper/Forwarder (or his agent) must sign the Declaration to confirm all information provided is correct.  In addition the person responsible for the packing of the container/vehicle must sign the Container/Vehicle Packing Certificate contained on the above declaration.