Procedure to Conduct Cargo Ship Fumigation: Everything About It

Procedure to Conduct Cargo Ship Fumigation: Everything

● Transportation of cargo goods via ships is a challenging task. ● Fumigation of the ship and its contents is important.

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What is a fumigant? ● Fumigant is a chemical that is used under the surveillance of expert fumigant technicians, to kill organisms, especially SPI’s (stored product insects). ● These organisms can destroy the goods on board and sometimes end up as the original indigenous species at the destination. ●

In most countries, a fumigation certificate is a mandatory requirement for the cargo ship to enter their shores.

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The certificate is issued by the fumigating company after being approved by a licensing authority.

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When does fumigation take place?

The ship hold fumigation service can take place during the scenarios given below: 1. Before the ship is loaded and the containers are ready 2. The containers are loaded and the ship is waiting for departure 3. During the travel

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The space that is fumigated needs to be airtight. The time required for the eradication of the pests depends on the following factors:

1. Type and concentration of fumigant 2. The type of pests 3. The commodities 4. Temperature 5

Method of fumigation ● The most common method of cargo fumigation services involves spraying the goods with fumigants and closing the doors so that the gases can circulate within the container effectively.

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Let us quickly review some of the basic safety tips that will help during the fumigation process: 1. The fumigator performing the service should have ample experience.

2. The ship's master should be given detailed instructions regarding the safety precautions to be followed.

3. Warning posters should be put up in areas where fumigation is being done.

4. Risk assessment should be done to address all the hazards.

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