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CARGO WORK
(IMO MODEL COURSE 7.03 REF. NO 2.2.1.)

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IMDG, SEGEGRATION
• Made by : Capt. T.K Dhingra
• Reviewed by : Capt. Saujanya Sinha
• Approved by : Capt. Pankaj Sarin
• 29/03/2017

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IMDG, SEGEGRATION

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Segregation of DGs
In order to prevent different classes
dangerous goods reacting dangerously they
must be kept segregated , as per table above

1- away from
2- separate from
3- separated by a complete compt./hold from
4- separated longitudinally by a complete
compt./hold from
X – No requirement except as stated in DGL

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( 1 ) Away from:
Effectively segregated so that the
incompatible goods cannot interact
dangerously but may be transported in
the same compt. /hold/ on deck,
provided a minimum horizontal
separation of 3 meters, projected
vertically, is obtained.

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( 1 ) AWAY FROM:

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(2)Separated from:

In different compts. or holds when stowed

under deck. Provided the intervening deck is
resistant to fire and liquid, a vertical separation
i.e. in different compartments, may be accepted
. For on deck stowage, a separation by a
distance of at least 6 meters horizontally.

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(2)SEPARATED FROM:

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 (3)Separated by a complete compt. or hold
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from:

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
intervening complete
compartment or hold, is acceptable. For on deck
stowage, by a distance of at least 12 meters .

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(3)Separated by a complete compt. or hold

from:

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(4)Separated longitudinally by an
intervening complete compt. or
hold from:

Between a package under deck and

one on deck, a minimum distance of
24 meters, including a complete
compartment, must be maintained
longitudinally. For on deck stowage,
by a distance of at least 24 meters .

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4)SEPARATED LONGITUDINALLY BY AN
INTERVENING COMPLETE COMPT. OR
HOLD FROM:

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QUESTIONS
1) How IMDG classifies dangerous goods?
2) What is purpose of segegration of dangerous
goods , describe with neat sketches various
methods of segegration.
3) What are shippers responsibilities when giving
dangerous goods for shipment.
4) What are contents of supplement of IMDG , write
notes on EMS & MFAG.

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