Belfast – Heysham

All vehicles intending to transport abnormal loads or other specialised cargoes (i.e. animals) should provide at least 24 hours notice to the Customer service team’s email: freightbooking.uk.roi@stenaline.com. Stena Line reserves the right to decline to carry any such cargo that has not been pre-advised.

Please download and fill in the abnormal loads clearance request form

In particular this refers to the provisions within the latest edition of the IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Code, which also includes specific package and vehicle labeling / placarding requirements.

Vehicles carrying hazardous goods, and which are classified as dangerous goods when transported by sea, must be pre-booked i.e. units carrying dangerous goods must not be presented for shipment without the prior written permission of Stena Line Freight, or its representatives. In order to comply with Harbour regulations, notification is required at least 24 hours in advance (other local conditions may apply).

Please note that any such shipment may be subject to delay (or refusal) if all the requirements relating to the shipment of dangerous goods have not been fully satisfied. Please refer to the Company Conditions of Carriage (available upon request) which establishes this position.

Should you have any query with regard to the acceptance of dangerous goods on Stena Line services please contact your local Stena Line Freight Reservation office, who will be pleased to assist you.