Red Funnel is able to handle and ship dangerous cargoes that are permitted on passenger vehicle ferries. Please review the requirements below and submit the necessary information 24 hours prior to shipment to ensure timely clearance.
Shipping Dangerous Goods With Red Funnel
We can legally transport by sea classes 1-9, subject to restrictions, and we offer freight-only sailings for prohibited substances such as bulk petrol and propane. Staff are experienced with dangerous goods movement regulations and fully qualified DGSAs are employed. Our ferry terminals are spacious, with dedicated hard-standing for hazardous loads.
Please email our Freight Centre with the following information no less than 24 hours before departure. The original Red Funnel Dangerous Goods Note must be handed in at the port of departure upon check-in.
- UN Number
- Class of Goods
- Net Weight
- Gross Weight
- Type of Packaging + Packaging Group
- Proper Shipping Name
- Flashpoint (if applicable)
To comply with The Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods And Marine Pollutants) Regulations 1990, Dangerous, Toxic and/or Hazardous Loads must be declared at the time of booking and on Consignment Notes completed at check-in.
How to make you Declaration: Notification needs to be made by forwarding a copy of your Red Funnel Dangerous Goods Note to our Freight Centre. This must be emailed 24 hours before departure; the original must be handed in at the port of departure upon check in.
Download Dangerous Goods Notice - Southampton to East Cowes
Download Dangerous Goods Notice - East Cowes to Southampton
Once completed, please email to [email protected]