Standard Cargo Special Edition: Misdeclared Cargo

The shipment of an undisclosed cargo can be a shipowner’s worst nightmare and, in some scenarios, can lead to a major casualty, putting the safety of the ship’s crew, hull, cargo and the environment at risk.

In this special edition we cover:

Misdeclaration of Dangerous Cargoes – Calcium Hypochlorite A series of fires and explosions on container ships at sea has highlighted the dangers surrounding the misdeclaration and incorrect packaging of dangerous cargoes.	The Cargo Incident Notification System and Organisation A statistical view on the misdeclaration of cargo.
The P&I club experience of misdeclared cargoes We discuss two Standard Club case studies involving claims caused by misdeclaratin of cargo.	Rights of recovery in respect of misdeclared dangerous cargoes We explore a members rights related to contracts of carriage and charterparties.