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

Roles

The WNTI provides:

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

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