The MMIF Presents: Maria Davoren, Director and Principal Consultant at Davoren Environmental on Hazard assessment of solid bulk cargoes for marine transport

The MMIF Presents: Maria Davoren, Director and Principal Consultant at Davoren Environmental on Hazard assessment of solid bulk cargoes for marine transport

Maria Davoren is Director and Principal Consultant at Davoren Environmental, a niche environmental consulting firm located on the Mornington Peninsula. Maria has a primary degree in Toxicology and a PhD in Environmental Toxicology and is a European Registered Toxicologist (ERT). 

Maria has been working with national and international clients within the mining industry since 2012 and has conducted hazard assessments on a wide range of materials such as Bauxite, Coal, Iron Ore, Carbon Fines, Mineral Sands and Mineral and Metal Sulphide Concentrates (e.g. Copper, Lead, Nickel). As a result, Maria has extensive experience working with clients to ensure that their products are classified using a scientifically robust and consistent approach to ensure compliance with relevant national and international transport regulations.  

Accurate hazard assessment of cargoes is essential for ensuring that any potential environmental and health risks associated with their production, transport and storage are appropriately managed. Maria’s presentation to the Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum, Hazard assessment of solid bulk cargoes for marine transport will:

1. Provide an overview of the key regulations and international guidance documents relevant to the safe transport of cargoes. 
   1. These regulations include the Australian (ADG) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Codes for the transport of dangerous goods by land and sea, respectively. The transport of solid bulk cargoes under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex V and the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code will also be covered. 
2. Discuss the specific hazards considered in each of these regulations and provide an overview of the prescribed laboratory test methods required for accurate hazard assessment. 
3. Outline the hazard assessment process from sampling, laboratory testing, data collection and review, and hazard classification that is required to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.  

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