Inland Tank-Barge Safety Guide Updated

OCIMF and the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) published the second edition, updated July 2026, of the International Safety Guide for Inland Navigation Tank-barges and Terminals (ISGINTT), making the industry reference guide available simultaneously in English, French, German, Dutch and Portuguese.

ISGINTT provides recommendations for the safe handling and transport of crude oils, petroleum products, chemicals and liquefied gases as well as guidance on the interface between inland tank-barges and other vessels or terminals. It is compatible with related international maritime guidance for seagoing vessels, such as the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT). While it is not intended to replace or amend existing legal requirements, it provides additional best-practice recommendations to support safe operations.

Publishing the updated guide simultaneously in five languages reflects a shared commitment by OCIMF and CCNR to ensure industry guidance remains both current and accessible to the people who use it. The updated guide is now available in English, French, German, Dutch and Portuguese, with a Spanish translation planned for release at a later date.

Recognized by OCIMF and CCNR as the principal industry reference manual for inland tank-barge and terminal operations, ISGINTT supports the continued improvement of