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Find below detailed information from Stena regarding the carrying of Firearms & Ammunition on their Ferries

Full details are available on the Stena website by clicking here 

Dangerous goods (including firearms & ammunition)
It is not permitted to travel with Dangerous Goods (which include flammable liquids or gases, corrosive or toxic goods, etc), firearms or ammunition without our prior written permission; compliance with all applicable regulations, and any appropriate or relevant licences, need to be adhered to by the person responsible for the vehicle.

Firearms, sporting weapons and ammunition will only be carried in accordance with strict Company Policy, which take into consideration all the statutory and/or legislative regulations that are applicable to our Routes at the time of travel.

These items must be declared to the Company at least 24 hours prior to the date of departure and again at the check-in booth / desk on arrival at the port.

As legislation can change we reserve the right to amend our terms and conditions of carriage accordingly at short notice.

Carriage of Firearms
The safe transport of firearms is strictly regulated on all routes. It is a requirement that any firearm is always supported by the issue of a licence which is appropriate to the country of departure and/or destination, which should be available for inspection if requested.

When a vehicle (or passenger) carrying firearms arrives at the port our Duty Manager and the Port Security will then be notified and locally documented procedures will then be implemented to ensure that the following actions occurs, as appropriate:

Foot passengers
• If a foot passenger will be carrying firearms the customer must declare so at the time of booking and then at the check-in desk upon arrival at the port.
• On arrival at the port of departure foot passengers should surrender any firearm and provide appropriate certificates at Foot passenger check-in.
• The Stena Line Duty Manager and Port Security will be notified.
• Firearms surrendered by foot passengers will be conveyed by the Stena Line Duty Manager or his representative  to the Ship' s master or nominated deputy for safe keeping.
• The firearm will be returned to disembarking foot passengers on board the vessel in the destination port. A representative of Stena Line must then escort the passenger out of the port.

Vehicles
• If a vehicle will be carrying firearms the customer must declare so at the time of booking and then at the check-in booth upon arrival at the port.
• The Stena Line Duty Manager and Port Security will be notified. Locally documented procedures will ensure that the following action occurs:

The firearms will remain in the vehicle for the duration of the crossing provided that:
a) The firearms are out of sight locked in the boot or other secure area within the vehicle.
b) The loading officer or his nominated deputy has confirmed that all doors to the vehicle are locked.

• The port and ship will ensure that measures are implemented to enable the identification of vehicles carrying firearms whilst they are within the Port area and on board ship.

When the ship arrives at its destination the procedure will operate in reverse according to local documented procedures in that port.

Carriage of Ammunition
A maximum of 1000 cartridges of UN Class 1.4s may be carried in a private vehicle without documentation provided that the cartridges are in the original manufacturers packaging.

Quantities in excess of this amount, or which are not Class 1.4s, must be declared and carried according to the full provisions of the IMDG Code; and only if the vessels "Dangerous Goods Document of Compliance" permits such carriage*.

The ammunition will remain in the vehicle for the duration of the crossing provided that:
a) The ammunition is out of sight locked in the boot or other secure area within the vehicle.
b) The loading officer or his nominated deputy has confirmed that all doors to the vehicle are locked.
c) Vehicle passengers will remain under close supervision until they have left the car deck.

When the ship arrives at its destination the procedure will operate in reverse according to local documented procedures in that port.

Ammunition is prohibited for carriage on Stena Express (Lynx) services in all circumstances.

Further information, if necessary, can be obtained from the Duty Manager at the port of departure.

*Ammunition in higher quantities which would only be carried when supported by a Dangerous Goods declaration must be booked and ticketed via our Freight Department (and this will also be dependent on the vessel / route requested, and if it is authorised to do so according to statutory vessel certification). These enquiries should be referred to our Freight Reservations department:-

Calling from UK - 0845 070 4000
Calling from outside UK - 44 (0)870 850 3535
Calling from Republic of Ireland - 01 204 7722