Fumigation fracas

摘要

A cargo of maize was loaded and fumigation initiated at the loading port. The fumigation was to continue in transit and warning signage was posted on the hold access hatches. The vessel then departed on a trans-oceanic voyage. Once at the arrival port, the warning signs had become substantially detached from the coamings. According to the port reception officials, fumigation signage is often lacking. The officials also told MARS that although the master should inform the harbour master or port safety authority in advance when they are carrying cargo with in-transit fumigation, this is not always the case.