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World Nuclear Transport Institute
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<h2 id="organisation">Organisation</h2> <p>The <a href="/facts/Board_of_Directors/CsTJqgeR">Board of Directors</a> currently comprises seven directors and meets biannually. Headquartered in London, the Institute is managed by the <a href="/facts/Secretary_General/3eFaJDWC">Secretary General</a>. The Secretary General chairs an <a href="/facts/Advisory_Committee/FKd6WwuL">Advisory Committee</a> which reports to the <a href="/facts/Board_of_Directors/CsTJqgeR">Board of Directors</a>. The WNTI operates successfully as a <a href="/facts/Social_network/kQg6aEVf">network</a> organisation, with regional offices in <a href="/facts/Tokyo/GTvuw4ct">Tokyo</a> and <a href="/facts/Washington,_D.C./enXPK156">Washington, D.C.</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:10" href="#fn:10"><sup>10</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="objectives">Objectives</h2> <ul><li>To ensure that radioactive materials are transported by <a href="/facts/Sea/7eo8zrRW">sea</a>, land and <a href="/facts/Air/hQ95Jznz">air</a> safely, efficiently and reliably through the harmonised application of <a href="/facts/Nation/ed3XkH6y">national</a> and <a href="/facts/International_standards/9R3SMtfH">international standards</a>, regulations and procedures;<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:11" href="#fn:11"><sup>11</sup></a></li> <li>To consult with <a href="/facts/Governmental/N4bYL0VC">governmental</a> and <a href="/facts/Non-governmental_organizations/qxQSsxsI">non-governmental organizations</a> to support balanced international standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures through the preparation of industry position papers, <a href="/facts/Scientific_journal/A4Slzknw">technical briefs</a> and <a href="/facts/Scientific_research/182j8RWE">scientific research</a>;<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:12" href="#fn:12"><sup>12</sup></a></li> <li>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;<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:13" href="#fn:13"><sup>13</sup></a></li> <li>To support research, development and testing of packaging and systems for the transport of radioactive materials.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:14" href="#fn:14"><sup>14</sup></a></li></ul> <h2 id="roles">Roles</h2> <p>The WNTI provides: </p> <ul><li>A forum for members to share information and ideas;<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:15" href="#fn:15"><sup>15</sup></a></li> <li>Well-researched, consolidated positions;<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:16" href="#fn:16"><sup>16</sup></a></li> <li>Time-sensitive, value-added analyses of regulatory changes;<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:17" href="#fn:17"><sup>17</sup></a></li> <li>Technical research, studies and publications;<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:18" href="#fn:18"><sup>18</sup></a></li> <li>Dialogue with <a href="/facts/Intergovernmental_organization/5ELbyRm6">intergovernmental</a> organisations;<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:19" href="#fn:19"><sup>19</sup></a></li> <li>A collective voice for industry.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:20" href="#fn:20"><sup>20</sup></a></li></ul> <h2 id="international-cooperation">International cooperation</h2> <p><a href="/facts/Intergovernmental_organisations/5ELbyRm6">Intergovernmental organisations</a> such as the <a href="/facts/International_Atomic_Energy_Agency/o84JrwQ7">International Atomic Energy Agency</a> (IAEA)<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:21" href="#fn:21"><sup>21</sup></a> and the <a href="/facts/International_Maritime_Organization/7mzxd3B5">International Maritime Organization</a> (IMO)<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:22" href="#fn:22"><sup>22</sup></a> play a pivotal role in establishing standards and regulations that apply to radioactive materials transport and it is important that industry views are represented.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:23" href="#fn:23"><sup>23</sup></a> Through its <a href="/facts/Non-governmental/qxQSsxsI">non-governmental</a> status, the WNTI supports the work of the key <a href="/facts/Intergovernmental_organisations/5ELbyRm6">intergovernmental organisations</a> in promoting an efficient, harmonised international transport safety regime.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:24" href="#fn:24"><sup>24</sup></a> </p><p>Exchanges within <a href="/facts/Intergovernmental_organisations/5ELbyRm6">intergovernmental organisations</a>, with competent authorities and collaboration with related industry organisations such as <a href="/facts/European_Atomic_Forum/IsbYjRo9">FORATOM</a>,<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:25" href="#fn:25"><sup>25</sup></a> the <a href="/facts/Nuclear_Energy_Institute/pKpzeak5">Nuclear Energy Institute</a> (NEI),<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:26" href="#fn:26"><sup>26</sup></a> the <a href="/facts/World_Nuclear_Association/tNQRxdLD">World Nuclear Association</a> (WNA),<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:27" href="#fn:27"><sup>27</sup></a> the <a href="/facts/World_Institute_for_Nuclear_Security/PFh5pXDT">World Institute for Nuclear Security</a> (WINS)<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:28" href="#fn:28"><sup>28</sup></a> and the <a href="/facts/International_Organization_for_Standardization/IacYR7Yg">International Organization for Standardization</a> (ISO)<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:29" href="#fn:29"><sup>29</sup></a> are essential and remain a priority for the WNTI.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:30" href="#fn:30"><sup>30</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:31" href="#fn:31"><sup>31</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="publication-overview">Publication overview</h2> <p>The WNTI produces technical and factual information to support a background for balanced policies and regulations.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:32" href="#fn:32"><sup>32</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:33" href="#fn:33"><sup>33</sup></a> <a href="/facts/Scientific/IJoaD7rs">Scientific</a> and other <a href="/facts/Academic_papers/WfPqsYr1">academic papers</a> are published regularly and presented to key officials including <a href="/facts/Regulator_(economics)/VXSrsDSM">regulators</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:34" href="#fn:34"><sup>34</sup></a> The WNTI public website provides information on <a href="/facts/Nuclear_transport/gfacmN4N">nuclear transport</a> including the <a href="/facts/Nuclear_fuel_cycle/flBannfd">nuclear fuel cycle</a>, non-fuel cycle transport, regulations, packages and also includes an image library.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:35" href="#fn:35"><sup>35</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="external-links">External links</h2> <ul><li><a href="https://www.wnti.co.uk">World Nuclear Transport Institute</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.world-nuclear.org">World Nuclear Association</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>Useful Links | International Nuclear Services - The customer interface to over 20 nuclear utility customers worldwide for irradiated fuel reprocessing, MOX fuel supply and tra... <a href="http://www.innuserv.com/media/useful-links" target="_blank">http://www.innuserv.com/media/useful-links</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) AAPG's Web Portal <a href="http://emd.i2mcorp.com/categories/world-nuclear-transport-institute-wnti.asp" target="_blank">http://emd.i2mcorp.com/categories/world-nuclear-transport-institute-wnti.asp</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>The World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) <a href="http://www.globmaritime.com/directory/1514-The-World-Nuclear-Transport-Institute-WNTI" target="_blank">http://www.globmaritime.com/directory/1514-The-World-Nuclear-Transport-Institute-WNTI</a> <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:4"><p>World Nuclear Association Symposium Proceedings – Company Index <a href="http://www.world-nuclear.org/sym/coidx.htm" target="_blank">http://www.world-nuclear.org/sym/coidx.htm</a> <a href="#fnref:4" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:5"><p>WORLD NUCLEAR TRANSPORT INSTITUTE, LONDON, 7 OLD PK LANE <a href="http://www.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/world-nuclear-transport-institute-14722907.html" target="_blank">http://www.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/world-nuclear-transport-institute-14722907.html</a> <a href="#fnref:5" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:6"><p>Nuclear Energy Institute – Helpful Links <a href="http://www.nei.org/aboutnei/helpfullinks/" target="_blank">http://www.nei.org/aboutnei/helpfullinks/</a> <a href="#fnref:6" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:7"><p>About CNA – Our members <a href="http://www.cna.ca/english/about_cna/members.html" target="_blank">http://www.cna.ca/english/about_cna/members.html</a> <a href="#fnref:7" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:8"><p>World Nuclear Transport Institute | Pharmacies, Drugs, Medications <a href="http://www.havaizleme.com/detail/2835/world-nuclear-transport-institute.html" target="_blank">http://www.havaizleme.com/detail/2835/world-nuclear-transport-institute.html</a> <a href="#fnref:8" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:9"><p>World Nuclear Fuel Cycle <a href="http://www.wnfc.info/proceedings/2004/speaker_bios04.html" target="_blank">http://www.wnfc.info/proceedings/2004/speaker_bios04.html</a> <a href="#fnref:9" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:10"><p>GRAND ISS Accepted as Member in the Prestigious World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160305015631/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb415534.htm" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20160305015631/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb415534.htm</a> <a href="#fnref:10" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:11"><p>Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd – Transport <a href="http://www.dounreay.com/nuclear-fuel/transport" target="_blank">http://www.dounreay.com/nuclear-fuel/transport</a> <a href="#fnref:11" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:12"><p>IMO | NGOs in consultative status <a href="http://www.imo.org/About/Membership/Pages/NGOsInConsultativeStatus.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.imo.org/About/Membership/Pages/NGOsInConsultativeStatus.aspx</a> <a href="#fnref:12" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:13"><p>World Nuclear Association <a href="http://www.world-nuclear.org/John_Ritch_speeches/John_Ritch_pime2001.html" target="_blank">http://www.world-nuclear.org/John_Ritch_speeches/John_Ritch_pime2001.html</a> <a href="#fnref:13" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:14"><p>Transport of Radioactive Materials: A Strong and a Weak Link in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle <a href="http://www.world-nuclear.org/sym/2000/bjurstom.htm" target="_blank">http://www.world-nuclear.org/sym/2000/bjurstom.htm</a> <a href="#fnref:14" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:15"><p>International – Nuclear Law Association <a href="http://www.nlain.org/links/international-links" target="_blank">http://www.nlain.org/links/international-links</a> <a href="#fnref:15" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:16"><p>ingentaconnect Nuclear Transport — The Regulatory Dimension <a href="http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/maney/rmt/2002/00000013/F0020003/art00008" target="_blank">http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/maney/rmt/2002/00000013/F0020003/art00008</a> <a href="#fnref:16" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:17"><p>"Four Pillars of Support for a Fast-Globalizing Nuclear Industry" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-09-23. <a href="http://www.world-nuclear.org/uploadedFiles/WNA_Brochure_(4_Pillars).pdf" target="_blank">http://www.world-nuclear.org/uploadedFiles/WNA_Brochure_(4_Pillars).pdf</a> <a href="#fnref:17" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:18"><p>Publicaciones <a href="http://sibdi.ucr.ac.cr/publicaciones.htm" target="_blank">http://sibdi.ucr.ac.cr/publicaciones.htm</a> <a href="#fnref:18" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:19"><p>ENS Nuclear Links <a href="http://www.euronuclear.org/1-information/links-lobbying.htm" target="_blank">http://www.euronuclear.org/1-information/links-lobbying.htm</a> <a href="#fnref:19" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:20"><p>ingentaconnect The Eyes, Ears and Collective Voice for Nuclear Transport <a href="http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/maney/rmt/2000/00000011/F0020001/art00026" target="_blank">http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/maney/rmt/2000/00000011/F0020001/art00026</a> <a href="#fnref:20" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:21"><p>IAEA 47th General Conference : Scientific Forum : Best Practices <a href="http://www.iaea.org/About/Policy/GC/GC47/SciForum/best_practices.html" target="_blank">http://www.iaea.org/About/Policy/GC/GC47/SciForum/best_practices.html</a> <a href="#fnref:21" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:22"><p>IMO | International Maritime Organization <a href="http://www.imo.org/Pages/home.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.imo.org/Pages/home.aspx</a> <a href="#fnref:22" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:23"><p>Institution <a href="http://www.globmaritime.com/directory/74-Institution?site=4" target="_blank">http://www.globmaritime.com/directory/74-Institution?site=4</a> <a href="#fnref:23" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:24"><p>Ecademy Group - Ecademy Marine Consultant & Official's Group EMCOG - KB-70 What do you know about WNTI? Is this any Marine Company? <a href="http://www.ecademy.com/module.php?mod=club&t=1047102" target="_blank">http://www.ecademy.com/module.php?mod=club&t=1047102</a> <a href="#fnref:24" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:25"><p>FORATOM – FORATOM european atomic forum <a href="http://www.foratom.org/" target="_blank">http://www.foratom.org/</a> <a href="#fnref:25" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:26"><p>Nuclear Energy Institute - Clean-Air Energy <a href="http://www.nei.org/" target="_blank">http://www.nei.org/</a> <a href="#fnref:26" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:27"><p>World Nuclear Association | Nuclear Power - a Sustainable Energy Resource <a href="http://www.world-nuclear.org/" target="_blank">http://www.world-nuclear.org/</a> <a href="#fnref:27" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:28"><p>WINS – World Institute for Nuclear Security <a href="http://www.wins.org/" target="_blank">http://www.wins.org/</a> <a href="#fnref:28" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:29"><p>ISO – International Organization for Standardization <a href="http://www.iso.org/iso/home.html" target="_blank">http://www.iso.org/iso/home.html</a> <a href="#fnref:29" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:30"><p>World Nuclear Association <a href="http://www.world-nuclear-university.org/about.aspx?id=18352" target="_blank">http://www.world-nuclear-university.org/about.aspx?id=18352</a> <a href="#fnref:30" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:31"><p>developing international standards: Topics by WorldWideScience.org <a href="https://worldwidescience.org/topicpages/d/developing+international+standards.html" target="_blank">https://worldwidescience.org/topicpages/d/developing+international+standards.html</a> <a href="#fnref:31" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:32"><p>WINS – World Institute for Nuclear Security <a href="http://www.wins.org/" target="_blank">http://www.wins.org/</a> <a href="#fnref:32" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:33"><p>The Nuclear Debate <a href="http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf50.html" target="_blank">http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf50.html</a> <a href="#fnref:33" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:34"><p>Unknown title [permanent dead link] <a href="http://www.wnfc.info/proceedings/2007/presentations/dixonppt.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.wnfc.info/proceedings/2007/presentations/dixonppt.pdf</a> <a href="#fnref:34" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:35"><p>Unknown title [permanent dead link] <a href="http://www.wnfc.info/proceedings/2007/presentations/dixonppt.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.wnfc.info/proceedings/2007/presentations/dixonppt.pdf</a> <a href="#fnref:35" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>