International and national rules apply to the sea transport of gases in bulk. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) oversees compliance in the Netherlands.
National and international rules
Those responsible for seagoing vessels, cargoes and terminals must comply with the following rules:
- Sea transport of gases in bulk under a pressure of up to and including 2.8 bar falls under the International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- Sea transport of liquefied gases in bulk falls under both the IGC Code and the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code).
- For dangerous cargoes, the ship master must report the vessel’s arrival at a port in the Netherlands to the port authority in advance.
If you are transporting a gas not listed in the IGC Code or the IBC Code, please contact the ILT.
Reporting requirement
The ILT oversees whether sea transport complies with international and national rules. Reporting of deficiencies, irregularities and incidents is mandatory. The ILT can be contacted:
- Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:30 on +31 70 456 46 50.
- Outside these hours for emergencies on +31 88 489 00.
- By e-mail: psc@ilent.nl.