All equipment in hazardous areas on board must demonstrably be safe. This applies to both electrical and mechanical equipment. The ADN requires two separate lists of equipment.

Article 56(1) of the Dutch Inland Shipping Regulations has been amended. Personnel at bunkering stations are now required to hold ADN Chapter 1.3 training only. 

The role of Loading Master carries significant responsibility. Correct documentation, knowledge of ISGOTT 6 and the management of risks during cargo transfer operations are not optional — they are a requirement.

Reporting defects in Marad has been improved. Reporting is easier for the crew and the technical department has more control over the management and resolution of defects.

Since 3 July 2026, the use of the Tanker Shipping Attestation of Unloading version 2026 is mandatory. Version 2024 has hereby been revoked.

Not every inland shipping company employs a manager with the required certificate of professional competence. Read what the obligation entails and how to demonstrate it.

A trackpilot follows a route accurately, but fundamentally changes the role of the master. Read what this means for alertness, legislation and safe use.

The ILT has identified at multiple terminals that communication between shore and vessel during transfer operations is not always sufficiently secured. Read what the ADN requires.

The QHSE module in Marad is receiving a major update. On 7 July, Transafe is hosting a seminar in Barendrecht to present and demonstrate the new features. Participation includes lunch.

Transafe is celebrating its 25th anniversary at Maritime Industry in Gorinchem. Visit us at stand K48 and enter to win a two-person arrangement on board the SS Rotterdam, including dinner and breakfast.

This year, Transafe turns 25. To celebrate this milestone together with the entire team, we will be away from Wednesday 13 May from 14:00 until Saturday 16 May. From Monday 18 May, we will be fully available again. Read here how to reach us during this period.

Bulk cargoes such as seeds, grains, animal feed and wood that have previously been fumigated will fall under the ADN as of 01-01-2027 and will then be subject to specific transport requirements.