Cargo Segregation
Cargo Liquid & Vapour Lines Cross-contamination between two, or more, parcels is a major cause of cargo claims. Whilst the majority of contamination’s occur through the cargo liquid lines, contamination via the vapour lines is also a key cause, especially with flash-point claims. However, other ‘common’ lines are also a potential source: Small-Bore Stripping Lines Tank Cleaning Lines Heating Systems or Cargo Tank Bulkhead Fractures and finally Cargo Sampling contamination Inadequate segregation remains the major cause of contamination, and positive…