A Nuclear Journey: Challenges and Pitfalls
Kirsty Snape / Joanne Sinar
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
INLA - October 2014
Introduction
Nuclear material is transported worldwide on a frequent basis
Not just large volumes, nor just fuel cycle related
Key considerations are safety whether material is controlled liability and insurance (particularly if there is an incident) transit route
We are going to look at a few “nuclear journeys”, considering the routes, the transport options and the factors attaching to each
Workshop Day
Moving material
What information should be established?
What form of transport is being used
Domestic / EU / International transit
Facility receiving: is it a nuclear installation (or regulated equivalent)
Type of material being transported
Relevant laws / controls (international instruments, IAEA transport regulations, Euratom, national legislation)
By road
Considerations: Mode of transport
Regulations
Level of hazard
Liability
Packaging
Insurances
By road: insurances
Types of insurance needed by
(a) Transporter Public Liability Employers Liability Motor Insurance
(b) Dispatching facility Nuclear Transit Liability Public Liability
Contracts are Key
Andrew Carr: Sellafield Limited
LS3LS2 LS5LS4LS1
LS = originating nuclear installationInsurance / Liability implications ?
Train with a “mixed load”
By rail – domestic: insurances
Types of insurance needed by
(a) Train operator Rail Freight Rail Operators Liability Employers Liability Public Liability
(b) Dispatching facility Nuclear transit liability Public Liability
By ship – domestic: insurances
Insurances required:
Hull and Machinery
Protection and Indemnity (P&I)
Nuclear Marine Transit Liability
TP Liability
By ship - international
Considerations: Security
Which route to take and associated insurance/ liability implications (NIA 1965 and Paris Convention and others)
COFS
Contractual responsibilities (Liability / Insurance) for ship owners / cargo owners / security on board
By ship - internationalShipping routes between Japan and UK
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Horn
Panama Canal
By ship – Panama Canal
Considerations : Panama Canal
Indemnity required by Panama Canal Authority (ACP)
Busy Canal – approx $2.4bn revenue p.a.
Is limit on Protection and Indemnity Insurance Policy adequate? Is extra cover required ?
Comply with ACP shipping requirements
e.g. Minimum Visibility (tariffs apply)
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