World Nuclear Transport Institute Explained

World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI)
Foundation:	1998

The World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) is an international organisation that represents the collective interests of the nuclear power and packaging industries, and those who rely on it for the safe, efficient, and reliable transport of radioactive materials.^{[1] [2]} Through the WNTI, companies are working together to promote a sound international framework for the future by helping to build international consensus through co-operation and understanding.^[3] The Institute was founded in 1998.^{[4] [5]} The WNTI is a private, non-profit organisation funded by membership subscriptions.^{[6] [7]} Member companies are drawn from a wide range of industry sectors including major utilities, fuel producers and fabricators, transport companies, package designers, package producers and mines.^[8] Headquartered in London, the WNTI Secretariat has a small staff of qualified professionals working closely with members and other international bodies involved in the transport of radioactive materials.^[9]

Organisation

The Board of Directors currently comprises seven directors and meets biannually. Headquartered in London, the Institute is managed by the Secretary General. The Secretary General chairs an Advisory Committee which reports to the Board of Directors. The WNTI operates successfully as a network organisation, with regional offices in Tokyo and Washington, D.C.^[10]

Objectives

• To ensure that radioactive materials are transported by sea, land and air safely, efficiently and reliably through the harmonised application of national and international standards, regulations and procedures;^[11]
• To consult with governmental and non-governmental organizations to support balanced international standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures through the preparation of industry position papers, technical briefs and scientific research;^[12]
• To act as a catalyst and facilitator bringing members together to exchange views on radioactive materials transport issues and to participate in appropriate meetings, conferences and media briefings;^[13]
• To support research, development and testing of packaging and systems for the transport of radioactive materials.^[14]

Roles

The WNTI provides:

• A forum for members to share information and ideas;^[15]
• Well-researched, consolidated positions;^[16]
• Time-sensitive, value-added analyses of regulatory changes;^[17]
• Technical research, studies and publications;^[18]
• Dialogue with intergovernmental organisations;^[19]
• A collective voice for industry.^[20]

International cooperation

Intergovernmental organisations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)^[21] and the International Maritime Organization (IMO)^[22] play a pivotal role in establishing standards and regulations that apply to radioactive materials transport and it is important that industry views are represented.^[23] Through its non-governmental status, the WNTI supports the work of the key intergovernmental organisations in promoting an efficient, harmonised international transport safety regime.^[24]

Exchanges within intergovernmental organisations, with competent authorities and collaboration with related industry organisations such as FORATOM,^[25] the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI),^[26] the World Nuclear Association (WNA),^[27] the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS)^[28] and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)^[29] are essential and remain a priority for the WNTI.^{[30] [31]}

Publication overview

The WNTI produces technical and factual information to support a background for balanced policies and regulations.^[32] Scientific and other academic papers are published regularly and presented to key officials including regulators.^[33] The WNTI public website provides information on nuclear transport including the nuclear fuel cycle, non-fuel cycle transport, regulations, packages and also includes an image library.

External links

• World Nuclear Transport Institute
• World Nuclear Association

Notes and References

1. http://www.innuserv.com/media/useful-links Useful Links | International Nuclear Services - The customer interface to over 20 nuclear utility customers worldwide for irradiated fuel reprocessing, MOX fuel supply and tra...
2. http://emd.i2mcorp.com/categories/world-nuclear-transport-institute-wnti.asp World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) AAPG's Web Portal
3. http://www.globmaritime.com/directory/1514-The-World-Nuclear-Transport-Institute-WNTI The World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI)
4. http://www.world-nuclear.org/sym/coidx.htm World Nuclear Association Symposium Proceedings – Company Index
5. http://www.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/world-nuclear-transport-institute-14722907.html WORLD NUCLEAR TRANSPORT INSTITUTE, LONDON, 7 OLD PK LANE
6. http://www.nei.org/aboutnei/helpfullinks/ Nuclear Energy Institute – Helpful Links
7. http://www.cna.ca/english/about_cna/members.html About CNA – Our members
8. http://www.havaizleme.com/detail/2835/world-nuclear-transport-institute.html World Nuclear Transport Institute | Pharmacies, Drugs, Medications
9. http://www.wnfc.info/proceedings/2004/speaker_bios04.html World Nuclear Fuel Cycle
10. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305015631/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb415534.htm GRAND ISS Accepted as Member in the Prestigious World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI)
11. http://www.dounreay.com/nuclear-fuel/transport Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd – Transport
12. http://www.imo.org/About/Membership/Pages/NGOsInConsultativeStatus.aspx IMO | NGOs in consultative status
13. http://www.world-nuclear.org/John_Ritch_speeches/John_Ritch_pime2001.html World Nuclear Association
14. http://www.world-nuclear.org/sym/2000/bjurstom.htm Transport of Radioactive Materials: A Strong and a Weak Link in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
15. http://www.nlain.org/links/international-links International – Nuclear Law Association
16. http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/maney/rmt/2002/00000013/F0020003/art00008 ingentaconnect Nuclear Transport — The Regulatory Dimension
17. Web site: Four Pillars of Support for a Fast-Globalizing Nuclear Industry. 2023-09-23.
18. http://sibdi.ucr.ac.cr/publicaciones.htm Publicaciones
19. http://www.euronuclear.org/1-information/links-lobbying.htm ENS Nuclear Links
20. http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/maney/rmt/2000/00000011/F0020001/art00026 ingentaconnect The Eyes, Ears and Collective Voice for Nuclear Transport
21. http://www.iaea.org/About/Policy/GC/GC47/SciForum/best_practices.html IAEA 47th General Conference : Scientific Forum : Best Practices
22. http://www.imo.org/Pages/home.aspx IMO | International Maritime Organization
23. http://www.globmaritime.com/directory/74-Institution?site=4 Institution
24. http://www.ecademy.com/module.php?mod=club&t=1047102 Ecademy Group - Ecademy Marine Consultant & Official's Group EMCOG - KB-70 What do you know about WNTI? Is this any Marine Company?
25. http://www.foratom.org/ FORATOM – FORATOM european atomic forum
26. http://www.nei.org/ Nuclear Energy Institute - Clean-Air Energy
27. http://www.world-nuclear.org/ World Nuclear Association | Nuclear Power - a Sustainable Energy Resource
28. http://www.wins.org/ WINS – World Institute for Nuclear Security
29. http://www.iso.org/iso/home.html ISO – International Organization for Standardization
30. http://www.world-nuclear-university.org/about.aspx?id=18352 World Nuclear Association
31. http://worldwidescience.org/topicpages/d/developing+international+standards.html developing international standards: Topics by WorldWideScience.org
32. http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf50.html The Nuclear Debate
33. http://www.wnfc.info/proceedings/2007/presentations/dixonppt.pdf Unknown title