international maritime dangerous goods code

11ports and shipping organizationports and shipping organization

International Maritime Dangerous Goods CodeInternational Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

History of IMDG CodeHistory of IMDG Code-Nowadays more than 50 % of Goods are DANGROUS-Nowadays more than 50 % of Goods are DANGROUSHazardous or harmful to the environment . The cargoes Hazardous or harmful to the environment . The cargoes includes products transported in includes products transported in bulk, such as: solid or bulk, such as: solid or

liquid chemicals, gases and products for and of the oil liquid chemicals, gases and products for and of the oil refinery.refinery.

Some of them dangerous from safety point of view, and Some of them dangerous from safety point of view, and others hazardous when carried in bulk and some harmful to others hazardous when carried in bulk and some harmful to

the Mthe Marine Environmentarine Environment20% of these cargoes transported in package form including20% of these cargoes transported in package form including-shipborne barges on LASH, freight containers, bulk -shipborne barges on LASH, freight containers, bulk packagings, portable tanks, tank containers, road tankers, packagings, portable tanks, tank containers, road tankers, IBCs, trailers, swap bodies, and other transport unitsIBCs, trailers, swap bodies, and other transport units



First regulationFirst regulation: in 1894 in England: in 1894 in England

No ships could sail if carries any explosive or No ships could sail if carries any explosive or hazardous materials due to its hazardous materials due to its naturenature and and quantityquantity or or mode of stowagemode of stowage may cause may cause

danger the health or lives of the danger the health or lives of the passengerpassenger or or the safety of the the safety of the shipship

.the safety of other cargo in one hold.the safety of other cargo in one hold



First Int. Convention: after Titanic in 1914 First Int. Convention: after Titanic in 1914 First edition of SOLAS First edition of SOLAS (not E.F. due to first world war)(not E.F. due to first world war)

In this version the same concept in 1894 , In this version the same concept in 1894 , -the definition of which cargo is DG left to -the definition of which cargo is DG left to

Contracting GovernmentContracting Governmentalso to take precautionary measures for also to take precautionary measures for

Packing, mode of transport, Stowage, and Packing, mode of transport, Stowage, and segregation. permissionsegregation. permission

As a result many different regulations and As a result many different regulations and practices adopted by each countrypractices adopted by each country



Second version of SOLAS in 1929Second version of SOLAS in 1929In article 24 related to DG same concept of In article 24 related to DG same concept of

SOLAS 1914 SOLAS 1914 (not E.F due to 2 nd world war)(not E.F due to 2 nd world war)

These regulations applied only for ships and These regulations applied only for ships and not other modes of transport and also the traffic not other modes of transport and also the traffic

of DG increased of DG increased Third version of SOLAS in 1948Third version of SOLAS in 1948

New ch. 6 added, deals with carriage of grain New ch. 6 added, deals with carriage of grain and DG and DG (during the conference they understand that this ch. Is not adequate (during the conference they understand that this ch. Is not adequate

soso



Recommendation 22Recommendation 22 (stress the importance of (stress the importance of int. uniformityint. uniformity in the safety precautions) in the safety precautions)

Other decisions:Other decisions:1) DG BASED ON THEIR PROPERTIES AND 1) DG BASED ON THEIR PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICSCHARACTERISTICS

2) A LABELLING SYSTEM 2) A LABELLING SYSTEM

ALSO UNIFORM REGULATIONS TO BE DEVELOPEDALSO UNIFORM REGULATIONS TO BE DEVELOPED



-1956 UN committee of experts completed a -1956 UN committee of experts completed a report with (minimum requirements) on report with (minimum requirements) on transport of DG in all modes, known as transport of DG in all modes, known as

“Orange Book”“Orange Book”

1958 IMO convention E.F. 1958 IMO convention E.F.

In First Assembly in 1959, decision to new In First Assembly in 1959, decision to new conference in 1960 for new SOLAS E.F 1965conference in 1960 for new SOLAS E.F 1965

Ch. VII dealt with Carriage of DG applied to Ch. VII dealt with Carriage of DG applied to ships of 500 GT and moreships of 500 GT and more



1960 conference recommended to adopt a 1960 conference recommended to adopt a uniform Int. Code for carriage of DG as uniform Int. Code for carriage of DG as

supplement to Ch. VII deals with:supplement to Ch. VII deals with:-packing -packing

-container traffic and stowage-container traffic and stowage-segregation of incompatible substances-segregation of incompatible substances

-classification -classification -description-description

-labeling-labeling-a list of DG-a list of DG



Working group in 1961 on carriage of DG (sub-committee Working group in 1961 on carriage of DG (sub-committee CDG) of MSCCDG) of MSC

In 1965 (in 4In 1965 (in 4thth assembly IMDG Code adopted assembly IMDG Code adoptedCDG in 1995 combined with sub-com. on Container and CDG in 1995 combined with sub-com. on Container and

cargo (BC) named DSC.cargo (BC) named DSC.IMDG Code can be useful for:IMDG Code can be useful for:

-mariners-mariners-some industries-some industries

-forwarders-forwarders-carriers-carriers

-terminal operators-terminal operators-feeder services-feeder services

-and Ports-and Ports



Last Version of SOLAS adopted in 1974Last Version of SOLAS adopted in 1974E.F. 1980 (several amendment 1981,83,89)E.F. 1980 (several amendment 1981,83,89)

Amendment 1994 Amendment 1994 apply to all ships even blow 500 GTapply to all ships even blow 500 GT

Generally Part A deals with:Generally Part A deals with:-identification -identification

-packing -packing -marking-marking-labeling-labeling

-placarding-placarding-carriage of explosive on Passenger Ships-carriage of explosive on Passenger Ships

-reporting incident of DG-reporting incident of DG



Part A of ch. VII of SOLAS (1974) deals with Part A of ch. VII of SOLAS (1974) deals with the carriage of D.G. in Packaged formthe carriage of D.G. in Packaged form

IMDG adopted as Mandatory document by IMDG adopted as Mandatory document by MSC Resolution MSC 122 (75) from MSC Resolution MSC 122 (75) from

1Jan.20041Jan.2004-D.G. means: substances, materials, and -D.G. means: substances, materials, and articles covered by IMDG Codearticles covered by IMDG Code-Packaged form means: the form of -Packaged form means: the form of containment specified in IMDG Codecontainment specified in IMDG Code



IMDG contentIMDG content

There are 2 volumes and one supplementThere are 2 volumes and one supplement

Volume 1:Volume 1:

General provisions, definitions, trainingGeneral provisions, definitions, training

ClassificationClassification

Packing and tank provisionsPacking and tank provisions

Consignment proceduresConsignment procedures

Construction and testing of packagings, IBCs, large Construction and testing of packagings, IBCs, large packagings, portable tanks and road tank vehiclespackagings, portable tanks and road tank vehicles

Transport operationsTransport operations



Volume 2:Volume 2:DG list, presented in tabular formatDG list, presented in tabular formatLimited quantities exceptionsLimited quantities exceptionsThe index appendicesThe index appendicesSupplement Supplement EMS guideEMS guideMedical First Aid Guide (MFAG)Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG)Reporting Procedures Reporting Procedures Packing Cargo Transport UnitsPacking Cargo Transport UnitsSafe use of PesticidesSafe use of PesticidesINF CodeINF Code



Definition Definition BagsBags: flexible Packaging made of paper plastic film, : flexible Packaging made of paper plastic film, textile, woven materialstextile, woven materialsBoxes meansBoxes means: packaging with complete rectangular : packaging with complete rectangular faces, made of metal, wood, plywoodfaces, made of metal, wood, plywoodCombination packaging meansCombination packaging means: a combination of : a combination of packaging for transport purposes, consisting of one packaging for transport purposes, consisting of one or more inner packaging secured in an outer or more inner packaging secured in an outer packagingpackagingComposite packaging meansComposite packaging means: packaging consisting : packaging consisting of an outer packaging and an inner receptacle so of an outer packaging and an inner receptacle so constructed that the inner receptacle and the outer constructed that the inner receptacle and the outer packaging form an integral packagingpackaging form an integral packaging



Cargo Transport Unit (CTUCargo Transport Unit (CTU): means a road freight ): means a road freight vehicle, a railway freight wagon, a freight container, a vehicle, a railway freight wagon, a freight container, a road tank vehicle, a railway tank wagonroad tank vehicle, a railway tank wagon

Consignment meansConsignment means: any package of packages, or : any package of packages, or load of DG presented by a consignor for transport load of DG presented by a consignor for transport

Consignor meansConsignor means: any person, organization or : any person, organization or government which prepares a consignment for government which prepares a consignment for transporttransport

Consignee meansConsignee means: any person, organization or : any person, organization or government which is entitled to take delivery of a government which is entitled to take delivery of a consignmentconsignment



Outer packaging meansOuter packaging means: The outer protection : The outer protection of a composite or combination packaging of a composite or combination packaging together with any absorbent materials, together with any absorbent materials, cushioning and any other components cushioning and any other components necessary to contain and protect inner necessary to contain and protect inner receptacles or inner packagingreceptacles or inner packaging

Packages meansPackages means: the complete product of the : the complete product of the packing operation, consisting of the packaging packing operation, consisting of the packaging and its contents prepared for transport. and its contents prepared for transport.



Receptacles meansReceptacles means: containment vessels for receiving and : containment vessels for receiving and holding subs. Or articles, such as cylinders, tubes, ..holding subs. Or articles, such as cylinders, tubes, ..The “inner” of “combination packaging” are always termed The “inner” of “combination packaging” are always termed “inner packaging” not “inner receptacle”. Like a glass bottle“inner packaging” not “inner receptacle”. Like a glass bottleBut the inner of “composite packaging” are normally termed But the inner of “composite packaging” are normally termed inner receptacleinner receptacleIBCIBC: Intermediate Bulk Container: means rigid or flexible : Intermediate Bulk Container: means rigid or flexible portable packaging,portable packaging,JerricanJerrican: means metal or plastics packaging of rectangular or : means metal or plastics packaging of rectangular or polygonal cross-sectionpolygonal cross-section



Packing group:Packing group:

For subs. Other than those of classes For subs. Other than those of classes 1,2,5.2,6.2 and 7 and self-reactive of class 4.1 1,2,5.2,6.2 and 7 and self-reactive of class 4.1 three packing groupsthree packing groups are assigned in are assigned in accordance with the degree of danger they present:accordance with the degree of danger they present:

Packing group 1Packing group 1: subs. presenting high danger: subs. presenting high danger

Packing group 2Packing group 2: subs. presenting medium : subs. presenting medium dangerdanger

Packing group 3Packing group 3: subs. presenting low danger: subs. presenting low danger



Classification of DG:Classification of DG:These substances (subs) divide in 1-9 classes:These substances (subs) divide in 1-9 classes:

Class 1: explosives (T.N.T –Nitroglycerin)Class 1: explosives (T.N.T –Nitroglycerin)Class 2 : gases (butane , propylene)Class 2 : gases (butane , propylene) 2.1: flammable gases2.1: flammable gases 2.2: non flammable gases 2.2: non flammable gases 2.3: toxic gases2.3: toxic gasesClass 3: flammable liquids (Nitro-metan, Hydrazine)Class 3: flammable liquids (Nitro-metan, Hydrazine)Class 4: flammable solids (Magnesium, its Alloys)Class 4: flammable solids (Magnesium, its Alloys)((subs liable to spontaneous combustion, subs. which in contact with water subs liable to spontaneous combustion, subs. which in contact with water emit flammable gases) emit flammable gases)



4.1: 4.1: flammable solids, self reactive subs and desensitized explosivesflammable solids, self reactive subs and desensitized explosives

4.2: 4.2: subs liable to spontaneous combustionsubs liable to spontaneous combustion 4.3:4.3:subs which in contact with water emit flammable gasessubs which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Class 5Class 5: oxidizing subs. and organic peroxide (Potassium): oxidizing subs. and organic peroxide (Potassium) 5.1: oxidizing subs.5.1: oxidizing subs. 5.2: organic peroxides5.2: organic peroxidesClass 6Class 6: toxic and infectious subs. (Arsenic): toxic and infectious subs. (Arsenic) 6.1:toxic subs6.1:toxic subs 6.2:infectious subs6.2:infectious subsClass 7Class 7: Radio Active materials (Uranium, Titanium): Radio Active materials (Uranium, Titanium)Class 8Class 8: Corrosive subs (Sulphuric Acid): Corrosive subs (Sulphuric Acid)Class 9Class 9: Miscellaneous D subs& articles: Miscellaneous D subs& articlesThe whole numerals do not indicate according degree of dangerThe whole numerals do not indicate according degree of danger



Stowage Stowage Harmful subs. (annex 3 of MARPOL 73/78) shall be Harmful subs. (annex 3 of MARPOL 73/78) shall be properly stowed and secured so as to minimize the properly stowed and secured so as to minimize the hazards to marine environment without impairing the hazards to marine environment without impairing the safety of the ship and persons on boardsafety of the ship and persons on boardPort state control on operational requirementsPort state control on operational requirements Ships in port of another party are subject to Ships in port of another party are subject to inspection by PSC officer in relation to operational inspection by PSC officer in relation to operational requirements under this annexrequirements under this annexMaster and crew shall be familiar with essential Master and crew shall be familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of pollution by harmful subspollution by harmful subs



Stowage categoriesStowage categories

Group 1 shipsGroup 1 ships

Cargo ships or passenger ship carryingCargo ships or passenger ship carrying

a number of passenger limited to and nota number of passenger limited to and not

more than 25 or 1 passenger per 3 meters of more than 25 or 1 passenger per 3 meters of length of the shiplength of the ship

Group 2 shipsGroup 2 ships

Other passenger ships in which the limiting Other passenger ships in which the limiting number of passengers is exceedednumber of passengers is exceeded



Stowage category AStowage category AShips of group 1 on deck or under deckShips of group 1 on deck or under deckShips of group 2 on deck or under deckShips of group 2 on deck or under deck

Stowage category BStowage category BShips of group1 on deck or under deckShips of group1 on deck or under deck

Ships of group 2 on deck only Ships of group 2 on deck only Stowage category CStowage category C

Ships of group 1 on deck only Ships of group 1 on deck only Ships of group 2 on deck only Ships of group 2 on deck only

Stowage category DStowage category DShips of group 1 on deck only Ships of group 1 on deck only Ships of group 2 prohibited Ships of group 2 prohibited

Stowage category EStowage category EShips of group 1 on deck on under deckShips of group 1 on deck on under deck

Ships of group 2 prohibited g Ships of group 2 prohibited g



UN no. and PSN (Proper Shipping Name)UN no. and PSN (Proper Shipping Name)

According to the hazard classification and According to the hazard classification and composition of DG, United Nations number or composition of DG, United Nations number or UN no. and PSN are given in: UN no. and PSN are given in:

-list of DG is in volume 2 of IMDG-list of DG is in volume 2 of IMDG

-for DG not specifically listed by PSN ”Generic -for DG not specifically listed by PSN ”Generic “ or Not Otherwise Specified –(N.O.S) entries “ or Not Otherwise Specified –(N.O.S) entries are provided. are provided.



UN no. and Proper Shipping NameUN no. and Proper Shipping NameEntries are in 4 types:Entries are in 4 types:1-Single entries for well-defined subs or article1-Single entries for well-defined subs or articlee.g. UN 1090 Acetonee.g. UN 1090 Acetone UN 1194 Ethyl nitrites solutionUN 1194 Ethyl nitrites solution2-Generic entries for well-defined groups of subs. or 2-Generic entries for well-defined groups of subs. or articlearticlee.g. UN 1133 Adhesivese.g. UN 1133 Adhesives UN 1266 perfumery productUN 1266 perfumery product UN2757 Carbamate pesticide, solid, toxic UN2757 Carbamate pesticide, solid, toxic UN 3101 Organic peroxide, type B, liquid UN 3101 Organic peroxide, type B, liquid



3-Specific N.O.S. entries covering a group of 3-Specific N.O.S. entries covering a group of subs. or article of a particular chemical or subs. or article of a particular chemical or technical naturetechnical naturee.g. UN 1477 Nitrates, inorganic, N.O.Se.g. UN 1477 Nitrates, inorganic, N.O.S UN 1987 Alcohols, N.O.SUN 1987 Alcohols, N.O.S4-General N.O.S. entries covering a group of 4-General N.O.S. entries covering a group of subs or article meeting the criteria of one or subs or article meeting the criteria of one or more classesmore classese.g. UN 1325 Flammable solid, organic, e.g. UN 1325 Flammable solid, organic, N.O.S.N.O.S. UN 1993 Flammable liquid, N.O.S.UN 1993 Flammable liquid, N.O.S.



Each entry in the list of IMDG contains:Each entry in the list of IMDG contains:

1-UN number 10 IBC instructions1-UN number 10 IBC instructions

2 PSN 11 IBC provisions2 PSN 11 IBC provisions

3 Hazard Class 12 tank instruction-IMO3 Hazard Class 12 tank instruction-IMO

4 Subsidiary risk (s) 13 tank instructions-UN4 Subsidiary risk (s) 13 tank instructions-UN

5 packing group 14 tank instruction-provisions5 packing group 14 tank instruction-provisions

6 special provisions 15 EmS6 special provisions 15 EmS

7 limited quantity 16 stowage and segregation7 limited quantity 16 stowage and segregation

8 packing instruction 17 properties and observations8 packing instruction 17 properties and observations

9 packing provisions 18 UN no.9 packing provisions 18 UN no.



From volume 2 of DG list From volume 2 of DG list (first page)(first page)

UNNo.

Proper ShippingName

)PSN(

ClassOr

Division

Subsidiary

Risk(s)

Packing

group

SpecialProvisions

LimitedQuantity

PACKING

INST Provi

1702 TETRCHLOROETHANE

6.1 P II - 100 L Poo1 -

1713 ZING CYANID 6.1 P I - None Poo2 -

3098OXIDIZING LIQUIDCORROSIVE, N.O.S.

5.1 8 III 223274944

5 L P504 -



From volume 2 of DG list From volume 2 of DG list (second page)(second page)

EmS

- T7 F-AS-A

1702

--

F-AS-A

1713

- - F-AS-Q 3098

Tank instructions

IMO UN Provisions

TP2

-

-

Stowage& Segregation

Category A. Clear Of living quarters

Category A. AwayFrom” acids .

Category B. Keep as dry as Reasonably practicable,

”Separated From” powdered metals, ammonium

compounds, cyanidesAnd hydrogen peroxide.

UNNo.

Properties & observation

Colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. Toxic if swallowed, by skin

contact or by inhalation

White crystals or powder. Insoluble in water.Reacts with acids or acid fumes, evolving Hydrogen cyanide, a highly toxic and Flammable gas. Highly toxic if swallowed, bySkin contact or by dust inhalation

Causes burns to skin, eyes and mucous Membranes. Particular care in handlingShould be exercised if packages have

Become wetted



Segregation of packages containing DG and stowed in the Segregation of packages containing DG and stowed in the conventional wayconventional way

Legend :Legend :.1) reference package………………………...1) reference package………………………...2) package containing incompatible goods.2) package containing incompatible goods.3) deck resistant to fire and liquid ………….3) deck resistant to fire and liquid …………

Note: full vertical lines represent transverse bulkheads btw Note: full vertical lines represent transverse bulkheads btw cargo spaces resistant to fire and liquidcargo spaces resistant to fire and liquid

Away fromAway from: effectively segregated so that the incompatible : effectively segregated so that the incompatible goods cannot interact dangerously in the event of an accident goods cannot interact dangerously in the event of an accident but may be transported in the same compartment or hold or on but may be transported in the same compartment or hold or on deck, provided a minimum horizontal separation of 3 meters is deck, provided a minimum horizontal separation of 3 meters is

obtainedobtained



Away from separated fromAway from separated from

Separated fromSeparated from: in different compartments or holds : in different compartments or holds when stowed under deck. Provided the intervening when stowed under deck. Provided the intervening deck is resistant to fire and liquid, a vertical deck is resistant to fire and liquid, a vertical separation, i,e, in different compartments, may be separation, i,e, in different compartments, may be accepted as equivalent to this segregation accepted as equivalent to this segregation for on deck for on deck stowagestowage, this segregation means a separation by a , this segregation means a separation by a distance of distance of at least 6 meters horizontallyat least 6 meters horizontally

Prohibited

Stowage area

3m 3m



Separated by a complete compartment or hold fromSeparated by a complete compartment or hold fromEither a vertical or a horizontal separation, if the intervening decks are not Either a vertical or a horizontal separation, if the intervening decks are not resistant to fire and liquid, then only a longitudinal separation, I.e. by an resistant to fire and liquid, then only a longitudinal separation, I.e. by an intervening complete compartment or hold, is acceptable. For on deck intervening complete compartment or hold, is acceptable. For on deck stowage, this segregation means a separation by a distance of stowage, this segregation means a separation by a distance of at least 12 at least 12 meters horizontallymeters horizontally. The same distance has to be applied if one package is . The same distance has to be applied if one package is stowed on deck and the other one in an upper compartment.stowed on deck and the other one in an upper compartment.

Separated by a complete compartment or hold fromSeparated by a complete compartment or hold fromEither a vertical or a horizontal separation, if the intervening decks are not Either a vertical or a horizontal separation, if the intervening decks are not resistant to fire and liquid, then only a longitudinal separation, I.e. by an resistant to fire and liquid, then only a longitudinal separation, I.e. by an intervening complete compartment or hold, is acceptable. For on deck intervening complete compartment or hold, is acceptable. For on deck stowage, this segregation means a separation by a distance of stowage, this segregation means a separation by a distance of at least 12 at least 12 meters horizontallymeters horizontally. The same distance has to be applied if one package is . The same distance has to be applied if one package is stowed on deck and the other one in an upper compartmentstowed on deck and the other one in an upper compartment..



Separated longitudinally by an intervening complete Separated longitudinally by an intervening complete compartment or hold from:compartment or hold from:Vertical separation alone does not meet this requirement. Between a Vertical separation alone does not meet this requirement. Between a package under deck and one on deck, package under deck and one on deck, a minimum distance of 24 metersa minimum distance of 24 meters, , including a complete compartment, must be maintained longitudinally. For including a complete compartment, must be maintained longitudinally. For on deck stowage, this segregation means a separation by a distance of at on deck stowage, this segregation means a separation by a distance of at least least 24 meters longitudinally24 meters longitudinally 24 m, including 24 m, including

intervening compartmentintervening compartment

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DocumentsDocuments: in all documents of D.G. in packaged : in all documents of D.G. in packaged form by sea the PSN (proper shipping name) form by sea the PSN (proper shipping name)

(Trade names alone shall not be used)(Trade names alone shall not be used)

--also correct description must be given in accordance also correct description must be given in accordance with the classification in IMDG Codewith the classification in IMDG Code

-DG certificate or declaration shall be inserted by -DG certificate or declaration shall be inserted by shipper that the consignment is accepted for shipper that the consignment is accepted for transport and that the goods are properly packaged, transport and that the goods are properly packaged, marked and labelled, and in proper condition for marked and labelled, and in proper condition for transport in accordance with regulations. transport in accordance with regulations.



1 Shipper /consignor/sender 2 transport document number1 Shipper /consignor/sender 2 transport document number

3 page 1 of pages 4 shipper’s reference3 page 1 of pages 4 shipper’s reference

5 freight forwarder’s reference5 freight forwarder’s reference

6 Consignee 7 Carrier (to be completed by the carrier)6 Consignee 7 Carrier (to be completed by the carrier)

SHIPPER’S DECLARATIONSHIPPER’S DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and

accurately described below by the PSN, and are classified, accurately described below by the PSN, and are classified, packagedpackaged

marked and labelled/ placarded and are in all respects in proper marked and labelled/ placarded and are in all respects in proper

condition for transport according to the applicable regulations)condition for transport according to the applicable regulations)

8 This shipment is within the limitations prescribed for 9 Additional handling information8 This shipment is within the limitations prescribed for 9 Additional handling information

(delete non-applicable)(delete non-applicable)

PASSENGER AND CARGO CARGO AIRCRAFTPASSENGER AND CARGO CARGO AIRCRAFT

AIRCRAFT ONLYAIRCRAFT ONLY

10 Vessel/flight No. and date 11 Port/place of loading10 Vessel/flight No. and date 11 Port/place of loading

12 Port/place of discharge 13 Destination12 Port/place of discharge 13 Destination

14 Shipping marks * number and kind of packages, description of goods Gross mass (kg) Net mass (kg) tare mass 14 Shipping marks * number and kind of packages, description of goods Gross mass (kg) Net mass (kg) tare mass

• *Dangerous Goods*Dangerous Goods•You must specify, PSN, hazard class, un No, packing group, marine pollutant and observe mandatory requirementsYou must specify, PSN, hazard class, un No, packing group, marine pollutant and observe mandatory requirements•Under applicable national and int. regulations.Under applicable national and int. regulations.

Dangerous goods declaration form



15 Container identification No/ 16 Seal number (s) 17 Container/vehicle size & 18 Tare mass 19 Total gross mass15 Container identification No/ 16 Seal number (s) 17 Container/vehicle size & 18 Tare mass 19 Total gross mass

Vehicle registration No type (kg) (including tare) kgVehicle registration No type (kg) (including tare) kg

CONTAINER/VEHICLE PACKING CERTIFICATE 21 RECEVING ORGANIZATION RECEIPTCONTAINER/VEHICLE PACKING CERTIFICATE 21 RECEVING ORGANIZATION RECEIPT

I hereby declare that the goods described above have Received the above number of packages/containers/trailers in I hereby declare that the goods described above have Received the above number of packages/containers/trailers in

been packed/loaded into the container/vehicle identified apparent good order and condition, unless stated hereon:been packed/loaded into the container/vehicle identified apparent good order and condition, unless stated hereon:

Above in accordance with the regulations RECEIVING ORGANIZATION REMARKS.Above in accordance with the regulations RECEIVING ORGANIZATION REMARKS.

MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED FOR ALL MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED FOR ALL

CONTAINER/VEHICLE LOADS BY PERSON CONTAINER/VEHICLE LOADS BY PERSON

RESPONSIBLE FOR PACKING/LOADING RESPONSIBLE FOR PACKING/LOADING

20 Name of company Hauler’s name 22 Name of company (of 20 Name of company Hauler’s name 22 Name of company (of

Vehicle reg. no. Shipper preparing thisVehicle reg. no. Shipper preparing this

note)note)

Name /status of declarant Signature and date Name/status of declarantName /status of declarant Signature and date Name/status of declarant

Place and date Place and datePlace and date Place and date

Signature of declarant DRIVER SIGNATURE Signature of declarant Signature of declarant DRIVER SIGNATURE Signature of declarant



It is certified that: (overleaf of the certificate)It is certified that: (overleaf of the certificate)The container/vehicle was clean, dry and apparently fit to The container/vehicle was clean, dry and apparently fit to receive the goodsreceive the goodsIf the consignments include goods of class 1, other than If the consignments include goods of class 1, other than division 1.4, the container is structurally serviceable.division 1.4, the container is structurally serviceable.No incompatible goods have been packed into the No incompatible goods have been packed into the container/vehicle unless specially authorized by the container/vehicle unless specially authorized by the competent authoritycompetent authorityAll packages have been externally inspected for damage and All packages have been externally inspected for damage and only sound packages packed. only sound packages packed. Drums have been stowed in an upright position unless Drums have been stowed in an upright position unless otherwise authorized by the competent authorityotherwise authorized by the competent authorityAll packages have been properly packed and secured in the All packages have been properly packed and secured in the container /vehicle container /vehicle



When materials are transported in bulk packagings the cargo When materials are transported in bulk packagings the cargo has been evenly distributed in the container/vehiclehas been evenly distributed in the container/vehicle

The packages and container/vehicle have been properly The packages and container/vehicle have been properly marked, labelled and placarded. Any irrelevant mark, labels marked, labelled and placarded. Any irrelevant mark, labels

and placards have been remove.and placards have been remove.When solid carbon dioxide (CO2-dry ice) is used for cooling When solid carbon dioxide (CO2-dry ice) is used for cooling

purposes, the vehicle or freight container is externally marked purposes, the vehicle or freight container is externally marked or labelled in a conspicuous place, e.g. at the door end, with or labelled in a conspicuous place, e.g. at the door end, with

the words: DANGEROUS CO2 GAS (DRY ICE) INSIDE the words: DANGEROUS CO2 GAS (DRY ICE) INSIDE VENTILATE THOROUGHLY BEFORE ENTERING.VENTILATE THOROUGHLY BEFORE ENTERING.

When this DG form is used as a container /vehicle packing When this DG form is used as a container /vehicle packing certificate only, not a combined document, a DG declaration certificate only, not a combined document, a DG declaration

signed by the shipper or supplier must have been signed by the shipper or supplier must have been issued/received to cover each DG consignment packed in the issued/received to cover each DG consignment packed in the

container. container. Note: the cpc is not required for tanks containersNote: the cpc is not required for tanks containers



-Each ship carrying D.G. in packaged form shall have a -Each ship carrying D.G. in packaged form shall have a

Special list or manifest, according to the classification ofSpecial list or manifest, according to the classification ofIMDG Code and its location on boardIMDG Code and its location on board

-Or Stowage Plan which identifies by class and location of -Or Stowage Plan which identifies by class and location of D.G. on boardD.G. on board

-Int. Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships -Int. Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships 1973/19781973/1978

-Annex III of MARPOL 73/78 deals with the prevention of -Annex III of MARPOL 73/78 deals with the prevention of Pollution by HARMFUL Substances carried by sea in Pollution by HARMFUL Substances carried by sea in

Packaged formPackaged form-In the list of IMDG Code indicates as (P), (PP), or (●)-In the list of IMDG Code indicates as (P), (PP), or (●)

P=marine pollutantP=marine pollutantPP=marine sever pollutantPP=marine sever pollutant

●●=N.O.S. None Otherwise Specified=N.O.S. None Otherwise Specified



Marking & LabelingMarking & Labeling

-Packages of harmful substance shall be durably -Packages of harmful substance shall be durably marked with the correct technical name marked with the correct technical name

(trade name alone shall not be used)(trade name alone shall not be used)

Marking or Labeling shall indicate that the substance is a Marking or Labeling shall indicate that the substance is a marine pollutant. UN No. may be addedmarine pollutant. UN No. may be added

-Marking the correct technical name and affixing labels shall be -Marking the correct technical name and affixing labels shall be

Such that after 3 months of immersion in the sea will be Such that after 3 months of immersion in the sea will be readablereadable

-If a ship carries both D.G. of SOLAS 1974 & MARPOL 73/78, -If a ship carries both D.G. of SOLAS 1974 & MARPOL 73/78, clear distinction must be observableclear distinction must be observable



Marking on packaging of DG; display:Marking on packaging of DG; display:Proper Shipping Name (PSN)Proper Shipping Name (PSN)UN no. preceded by letter UNUN no. preceded by letter UNA typical package marking :A typical package marking :

CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC N.O.S. (caprylyl chloride) UN 3265N.O.S. (caprylyl chloride) UN 3265

All marks:All marks:-Shall be readily visible and legible-Shall be readily visible and legible

-shall be readable after 3 months immersion in the sea-shall be readable after 3 months immersion in the sea-shall be displayed on a background of contrasting colour-shall be displayed on a background of contrasting colour

-shall not be located with other packages marking that reduce their effect -shall not be located with other packages marking that reduce their effect



LabelingLabeling :the main purpose of labels is to identifying :the main purpose of labels is to identifying primary & subsidiary primary & subsidiary risksrisks

Each label shall:Each label shall:1-be located on the same surface of the package 1-be located on the same surface of the package

near the PSN marksnear the PSN marks2-be so placed that it is not covered or obscured by 2-be so placed that it is not covered or obscured by any part or attachment to the packaging or any other any part or attachment to the packaging or any other

label or marking label or marking 3-when primary or subsidiary risk labels are required, 3-when primary or subsidiary risk labels are required,

be display next to each otherbe display next to each other4-labels shall be affixed on a surface of contrasting 4-labels shall be affixed on a surface of contrasting

colourcolour



Labels are square at angle of 45 Labels are square at angle of 45 (diamond shaped)(diamond shaped)

With minimum dimensions of 100 mm by 100 mmWith minimum dimensions of 100 mm by 100 mm

Labels are divided in two halves, the upper half for pictorial symbol and Labels are divided in two halves, the upper half for pictorial symbol and the lower part for text and the class or division No. and the compatibility the lower part for text and the class or division No. and the compatibility

group lettergroup letter

Labels shall be identifiable on packages surviving at least 3 months Labels shall be identifiable on packages surviving at least 3 months immersion in the seaimmersion in the sea

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Placarding & marking of Cargo Transport Unit (CTU)Placarding & marking of Cargo Transport Unit (CTU)

Enlarged labels (placards) and marks shall be affixed to the Enlarged labels (placards) and marks shall be affixed to the exterior surfaces of a CTU to provide warning that the exterior surfaces of a CTU to provide warning that the

contents are DG and present Riskscontents are DG and present Risks-they shall be readable after 3 months immersion in the sea-they shall be readable after 3 months immersion in the sea

-placards shall indicate the primary Risk of the DG-placards shall indicate the primary Risk of the DG

-placards shall be displayed for subsidiary risks-placards shall be displayed for subsidiary risks

-a freight container: on each side & one on each end-a freight container: on each side & one on each end

-a railway wagon: at least one each side-a railway wagon: at least one each side

-a multiple-compartment tank containing more than one DG; along each -a multiple-compartment tank containing more than one DG; along each side at the positions of the relevant compartmentsside at the positions of the relevant compartments

-any other CTU; one on each side and one on the back of the unit-any other CTU; one on each side and one on the back of the unit

A placard shall not be less than 250 mm by 250 mmA placard shall not be less than 250 mm by 250 mm



Marking of CTUMarking of CTUDisplay of PSNDisplay of PSN: : PSN of the contents shall be durably marked on at least both sides of :PSN of the contents shall be durably marked on at least both sides of :1-tank transport unit containing DG1-tank transport unit containing DG2-bulk container2-bulk containerDisplay of UN no.:Display of UN no.: Solids, liquids or gases in tank cargo transport units on each compartment Solids, liquids or gases in tank cargo transport units on each compartment of a multi-compartment TCTUof a multi-compartment TCTU-the UN no. for goods shall be displayed in black digits not less than 65 mm -the UN no. for goods shall be displayed in black digits not less than 65 mm high, either:high, either:.1 against a white back ground in the lower half of each primary hazard .1 against a white back ground in the lower half of each primary hazard class placard; or class placard; or .2 on an orange rectangular panel not less than 120 mm high and 300 mm .2 on an orange rectangular panel not less than 120 mm high and 300 mm wide;wide;When no placard on marine pollutant mark is required, the UN no. shall be When no placard on marine pollutant mark is required, the UN no. shall be displayed immediately adjacent to the PSNdisplayed immediately adjacent to the PSN



Example of display of UN numberExample of display of UN number*location of the class or division number*location of the class or division number

**location of UN number**location of UN number

FUMIGATIONFUMIGATION

WARNINGWARNING

SIGNSIGN

Sign for elevated Sign for elevated

Temperature marineTemperature marine

Liquid 100 pollutantLiquid 100 pollutant

Solid 240 markSolid 240 mark

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DANGERDANGER

THIS UNIT IS UNDER FUMIGATIONWITH(FUMIGANT NEME APPLIED ON

……DATE……TIME

DO NOT ENTER



Part 1.4 of IMDG (Security)Part 1.4 of IMDG (Security)DG which have the potential for misuse in terrorist action, DG which have the potential for misuse in terrorist action,

(consequence DG are):(consequence DG are):

Class 1: division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 (compatibility group C)1.5Class 1: division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 (compatibility group C)1.5

Class 2.1: flammable gases>3000 L in a road tank vehicle, a Class 2.1: flammable gases>3000 L in a road tank vehicle, a rail way tank or portable tank (X)rail way tank or portable tank (X)

Class 2.3: toxic gasesClass 2.3: toxic gases

Class 3: flammable liquid of P.K. I&II>3000 L in a (X)Class 3: flammable liquid of P.K. I&II>3000 L in a (X)

Class 3: Desensitized liquid explosivesClass 3: Desensitized liquid explosives

Class 4.1: desensitized solid explosivesClass 4.1: desensitized solid explosives

Class 4.2: goods of P.G.I>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (X)Class 4.2: goods of P.G.I>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (X)

Class 4.3: goods of P.G I>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (x)Class 4.3: goods of P.G I>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (x)



Class 5.1: oxidizing liquid of P.G. I>3000 L in (X)Class 5.1: oxidizing liquid of P.G. I>3000 L in (X)

Class 5.1: per chlorates, ammonium nitrate & ammonium Class 5.1: per chlorates, ammonium nitrate & ammonium nitrate fertilizers>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (X)nitrate fertilizers>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (X)

Class 6.1: toxic subs of P.G. IClass 6.1: toxic subs of P.G. I

Class 6.2: infectious subs of Category AClass 6.2: infectious subs of Category A

Class 7: Radio Active materials >3000 A1 or A2 type B(U) or Class 7: Radio Active materials >3000 A1 or A2 type B(U) or B(M) or type CB(M) or type C

Class 8: corrosive subs P.G. I>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (X)Class 8: corrosive subs P.G. I>3000 Kg or 3000 L in (X)



Construction & testing of packagingsConstruction & testing of packagingsThis provision do not apply to:This provision do not apply to:

Pressure receptaclesPressure receptacles

Packages containing radio active materialsPackages containing radio active materials

Packages whose net mass exceeds 400KgPackages whose net mass exceeds 400Kg

Packages with a capacity exceeding 450 LPackages with a capacity exceeding 450 L

Every packaging intended to contain liquids shall Every packaging intended to contain liquids shall successfully undergo a suitable leakproofness testsuccessfully undergo a suitable leakproofness test



Each packaging intended for use according to Each packaging intended for use according to IMDG shall bear marking as follows:IMDG shall bear marking as follows:

1-The UN symbol1-The UN symbol

2- a number from 1 to 6 to indicates the following:2- a number from 1 to 6 to indicates the following:

1 = Drum1 = Drum

2 = Wooden barrel2 = Wooden barrel

3 = Jerrican3 = Jerrican

4 = Box4 = Box

5 = Bag5 = Bag

6 = Composite packaging 6 = Composite packaging

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Then the following capital letters for materialsThen the following capital letters for materialsA = steel (all types and surface treatments)A = steel (all types and surface treatments)B = AluminiumB = AluminiumC = Natural wood C = Natural wood D = Plywood D = Plywood F = Reconstituted wood F = Reconstituted wood G = FiberboardG = FiberboardH = Plastics materialH = Plastics materialL = TextileL = TextileM = Paper, multiwallM = Paper, multiwallN = Metal (other than steel or aluminium)N = Metal (other than steel or aluminium)P = Glass, porcelain or stonewareP = Glass, porcelain or stoneware



Then number 1 for non-removable headThen number 1 for non-removable head

2 for removable head2 for removable head

Kind Material Category code paragraph

1Drums A Steel non-removable head 1 A 1 6.1.4.12 removable head 1 A 2 3---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 B Aluminium non-removable head 1 B 1 5 removable head 1 B 2 6----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 D Plywood - 1 D 8 G Fiber - 1 G 9 H Plastics non-removable head 1 H 1

10 removable head 1 H 2 11----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 N Metal non-removable head 1 N 1 13 removable head 1 N 2



Then a code in two parts:Then a code in two parts:

1) a letter for packing group1) a letter for packing group

X for P.G. I, II, IIIX for P.G. I, II, III

Y for P.G. II and IIIY for P.G. II and III

Z for P.G. III onlyZ for P.G. III only

2) The relative density for which the design type has been tested, without 2) The relative density for which the design type has been tested, without inner packagings. For packagings intended to contain inner packagings. For packagings intended to contain solids solids or inner or inner packagings, the max. gross mass packagings, the max. gross mass in Kgin Kg..

e.g. 1 A 1/ Y 1.4/ 4 G/Y e.g. 1 A 1/ Y 1.4/ 4 G/Y 145/S/145/S/

Then either a letter “S” for solid or inner packagings or for packagings Then either a letter “S” for solid or inner packagings or for packagings (other than combination packagings) intended to contain liquids, the (other than combination packagings) intended to contain liquids, the hydraulic hydraulic test pressure in kpatest pressure in kpa

e.g. 1 A 1/ X 1.4/e.g. 1 A 1/ X 1.4/150150/02 02 = 2002 (year of built of P)/02 02 = 2002 (year of built of P)

It follows by name of the country and code for manufacturer It follows by name of the country and code for manufacturer

NL/VL 823 (NL = Netherlands)NL/VL 823 (NL = Netherlands)