NET is given delegated authority for testing dangerous goods packaging in accordance with IMDG

NET and the Norwegian Maritime Directorate enter into an agreement on delegated authority for testing dangerous goods packaging in accordance with IMDG. The agreement is in accordance with the Act of 16 February 2007 no. 9 section 41 third paragraph.

HERE IS THE DELEGATION RESOLUTION:

Reference is made to Nordisk Emballasje Testing AS' (NET) application for delegation of authority for approval, certification and control of packaging for packaged dangerous goods dated 19 March 2007.

 

Pursuant to Act 16 February 2007 No. 9 on Ship Safety (Ship Safety Act) § 41 third paragraph, cf. delegation of NHD dated 31.05.2007 with reference 200701509-6/TSU, the Norwegian Maritime Directorate has decided to delegate authority to NET for testing, approval and certification of packaging for packaged dangerous goods to be carried on Norwegian ships cf. regulation 21 May 1987 no. 406 on the transport by ship of special or dangerous cargo in bulk or as packaged goods and regulation 29 June 2006 no. 786 on the transport of dangerous cargo on cargo ships and barges.

 

The delegation decision has been made on the basis of information provided by NET in the company's application dated 19 March 2007 and stipulates that the laboratory accreditation issued by SWEDAC on 11 October 2006 in accordance with ISO 17025 is maintained.

 

Delegation takes effect from the date the agreement is signed by NET's representative and the Norwegian Maritime Directorate.