Due to the application of the new IMDG regulations for the transport of radioactive material by sea, the conditions of transport have been analysed in detail by Transnucléaire in order to comply with these regulations. Following a commercial agreement between Transnucléaire and the French ship owner Company Morbihannaise de Navigation, to equip the ship named Bouguenais according to the INF Code Class 2, Transnucléaire has carried out considerable transport of radioactive materials by sea, in full compliance with the regulations, at a cost which is as close as possible to that of other industrial goods and without the need to dedicate the Bouguenais fully to this type of transport. Starting in July 1996 Transnucléaire has operated the sister ship of the Bouguenais, named Beaulieu, after fitting equipment to satisfy the INF (Class INF2) code requirement, in response to customers' demands and to offer more flexibility for ship availability. The two ships continue to be able to transport other industrial goods to amortise the fixed costs on a wider turnover basis. In addition, Transnucléaire has studied the possibility of reinforcing the structure of the two ships to meet the requirements of the INF3 Class and of the Japanese Regulations (KAISA 520). All transport packages are shipped to the final destination in approved ISO cargo containers that are well adapted to the stowing and handling of packages. The two ships are fully equipped with ISO twist lock systems. In line with the requirements of the French Competent Authorities, which are applicable in French ports or territorial waters, regarding nuclear material transport, Transnucléaire has studied the physical protection of the cargo. The need for deterrent measures to be implemented aboard ship has been foreseen, in order to afford some protection against the risk of misappropriation of Class II nuclear material while in transit. Transnucléaire is now able to track all its maritime cargoes carried by INF2 classified ships. In addition, Transnucléaire is studying salvage of the packagings in case a ship sinks. Accordingly, Transnucléaire is developing a safety response plan with IFREMER in order to be able to recover the packagings at any time and in the worst conditions, should the ship sink. All measures for transport, stowing and ship location and communications are ensured by Transnucléaire under proper conditions. All possible actions to preserve the environment and avoid any risk of damage are being studied by Transnucléaire. The goal is to ensure a good quality service and minimise any problems during the transport of radioactive material.