Federal Service for Supervision of Transport of the Russian Federation (Rostransnadzor) in connection with the aftermath of devastating earthquake in Japan recommended that owners refrain from directing their ships to Japan through the areas of possible radioactive fallout contamination, Rostransnadzor head Vladimir Popov says in his newsletters to the Russian Shipowners Union (SOROSS), Association of Shipping Companies (ASC) and other organizations. The said that the shipping companies’ vessels heading towards the region must be equipped with devices for radioactive detection, the ship crews – with dosimeters and personal protective equipment.
"Owners of vessels bound to the specified area should ensure training of masters and crew members and their actions in case of contact with the zone of radioactive contamination," PortNews quotes the letter as saying.
Russian shipping companies have already announced the introduction of heightened safety measures due to the threat of radioactive fallout contamination.
"Owners of vessels bound to the specified area should ensure training of masters and crew members and their actions in case of contact with the zone of radioactive contamination," PortNews quotes the letter as saying.
Russian shipping companies have already announced the introduction of heightened safety measures due to the threat of radioactive fallout contamination.