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In response to the new Import / Export Dangerous Goods regulation announced by the Marine Department of Thailand, shipping lines are suspending booking of dangerous goods shipments destined, relayed or loaded at Thailand ports on and after February 10, 2011.
The Maritime Department of Thailand has recently introduced a new regulation requiring all carriers transporting dangerous goods to and from Thailand to provide the insurance to cover any third parties who may be impacted by the loading and discharging activities of dangerous goods. This regulation is applicable for shipments departing or arriving at Thailand ports on and after February 11, 2011.
The proposed insurance, besides other conditions, requires advance payment without any proof of fault and this condition cannot be accepted by international P & I Clubs.
As such, APL, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) have announced that they will not accept dangerous cargoes until further notice.
