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ShipMate is a company that provides cost-effective compliance solutions for customers of all industries. Visit our blog to learn more on the newest industry regulations, training updates, as well as other helpful tips and tricks. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

Marine Safety Alert: Lithium Battery Fire
Posted by CWO Kurt Fredrickson On March 16, 2022 Reposted by Steven C. Hunt, ShipMate, Inc. on March 18, 2022 The Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Analysis has released Marine Safety


An Open Letter On ShipMate’s Core Values
To our loyal customers, ShipMate was formed in 1991 to fulfill a critical need – to provide dangerous goods training & consultation to shippers and carriers of dangerous goods. Since


Hazardous Waste Training and Compliance
Bye Bye Summer! As summer comes to an end here in Oregon, I cannot help but think about Mother Nature. It’s hard not to. Over the past few months, the


Who Is Required To Take Hazmat Training?
At first glance, the world of transporting hazardous materials can appear intimidating. From ensuring workers are properly trained, to balancing compliance with regulatory agencies, and ensuring hazardous materials are both


2020 Beirut Explosion
A year ago this Wednesday, 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded, resulting in the death of 207 people and $15 billion in damages. This explosion left over 300,000 people homeless


Two Steps Closer to Harmonization
The United States has made two giant leaps toward international harmonization earlier this year, but still has a long way to go… Elimination of the ORM-D Classification Thirty years ago,