Unique Problems Associated with Response to a Transportation Incident Overseas

Following the completion of spent fuel loading in Argentina for shipment to the U.S., ancillary cask handling equipment was packaged for return to NAC. During transport of the equipment from the reactor to the port of departure, under control of the reactor operator, the transport vehicle overturned damaging the ISO box, IP-2 packaging and handling equipment. The incident raised issues associated with responsibility, customs, insurance, and logistics during the recovery of the equipment. The experience has relevance to businesses which lease their equipment for use in international transport.