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The participants also stressed that successful communication and strong cooperation between a range of partners is essential for eventually resolving problems. Partners include the International Steering Committee on Denial of Shipments, the IAEA, the UN and International Modal Organizations, trade associations, regional networks, and national focal points in each country will lead to a better understanding and, eventually, a resolution of this problem. The workshop was hosted by the Government of Italy through the National Agency for Environmental Protection and Technical Services (APAT).
At the workshop, the IAEAs Khammar Mrabit, Head of the Regulatory Infrastructure and Transport Safety Section, highlighted the importance of tackling the issue of denial of shipments of radioactive material, emphasizing the importance of international safety standards and practices.
"There has been no significant accident from transport of radioactive material over the past half century," he said. "Denial of shipments potentially increases the risks to safety and security. We should not let the issue of denial of shipments of radioactive material render ineffective the good work that has been done for over 50 years of establishing a strong safety record."
In his welcome remarks, Roberto Mezzanotte, Director of APATs Department of Nuclear, Technological and Industrial Risk, also emphasized the urgency of the problem. "The issue of denial of shipments is not just for specialists but affects the lives of millions of people around the world. The majority of the radioactive material shipped every day is used in hospitals for diagnostics and treatment of several illnesses," he said.
The three-day Regional Workshop on Denial of Shipment of Radioactive Material for Countries in the Mediterranean Basin was held in Rome, Italy, from 14-16 May. More than 80 participants from 15 countries of the Mediterranean Basin and eight int
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| Contact: Giovanni Verlini G.VERLINI@iaea.org 43-126-002-1281 International Atomic Energy Agency Source:Eurekalert |
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