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Carriage of Dangerous Cargoes

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IMDG Code Terminology

Class label

Distinctive diamond-shaped labels (a square set at an angle of 45 degrees) to identify the Class by a combination of color, Class number
(in the bottom angle) and distinctive pictograms.

Subsidiary Risk label

Label or labels denoting additional significant risks. These are identical to class labels.
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IMDG Code Terminology

Cargo Transport Unit

Either a road freight vehicle, a railway freight wagon, a freight container, a road tank vehicle, a railway tank wagon or a portable tank.

Placards
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Recommendations on the Safe Transport, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Substances in Port Areas

TERMINOLOGY:
1. Port authority – means any person or body of persons empowered to exercise effective control in a port area.
2. Regulatory authority – means the national, regional or local authority empowered to make legal requirements in respect of a port area and having powers
to enforce the legal requirements.
3. Responsible person – a person appointed by a shoreside employer or by the master of a ship who is empowered to take all decisions relating to a specific
task, having necessary current knowledge and experience for the purpose and, where required is suitably certificated or otherwise recognized by the
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Recommendations on the Safe Transport, Handling and Storage of

Dangerous Substances in Port Areas

• A reference published by the IMO aligned with relevant IMO Codes and
the IMDG Code in particular.
• Created to harmonize the rules within the port area with the ship in order
to ensure smooth operations and to avoid misunderstanding between
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REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO ALL TRANSPORT CODES

Marking, Labeling and Placarding of dangerous goods as required by the IMDG Code and DGs in limited quantities
The following general procedures apply to all modes of transport:
1. Classify the goods according to criteria specified in the relevant code or confirm the classification with the manufacturer or
importer of the goods.
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REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO ALL TRANSPORT CODES

Marking, Labeling and Placarding of dangerous goods as required by the IMDG Code and DGs in limited quantities
3. Check if the goods can be transported and if special conditions apply – some goods are prohibited under all circumstances. Others may require different packaging or the code may
only allow smaller quantities. It may be necessary to comply with more than one modal code or domestic legislation.
4. Check if different items can be placed in the same packaging, cargo transport unit (CTU), or large package (segregation). Segregations requirements can be significantly different
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REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO ALL TRANSPORT CODES

Marking, Labeling and Placarding of dangerous goods as required by the IMDG Code and DGs in limited quantities
5. Select the correct packaging based on the Packing Instruction or Class and Packing Group (when applicable) if the code does not provide Packing Instructions.
6. Mark and label the goods in accordance with the appropriate code usually
• UN number or Proper Shipping Name,
• Class label and Subsidiary Risk label (if required),
• Packing Group (if applicable)
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REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO ALL TRANSPORT CODES

Marking, Labeling and Placarding of dangerous goods as required by the IMDG Code and DGs in limited quantities
7. Provide a dangerous goods declaration stating the UN number, Proper Shipping Name, Class, the Packing Group where applicable and the
number and kind of packages.
Also provide flash point and Marine Pollutant if required. If not specifically required elsewhere on the document, this information may be
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REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO ALL TRANSPORT CODES

Marking, Labeling and Placarding of dangerous goods as required by the IMDG Code and DGs in limited quantities
8. Pack cargo transport units according to segregation requirements. Document container/vehicle eg manifest (list goods) and provide a container/vehicle
packing certificate.
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PACKAGING
Appropriate packaging is vital in safely transporting dangerous goods. The entire UN Recommendations are based on the philosophy that securely contained dangerous goods pose little, or acceptable risk,
during transport.
Sea transport Maritime Rule states packaging must comply with the IMDG requirements.
The following organizations have delegated authority for the approval, inspection and testing of all portable tanks, tank containers and freight containers:
• American Bureau of Shipping
• Bureau Veritas
• Det Norske Veritas
• Germanischer Lloyd
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MARKING AND LABELING

All codes have similar marking and labeling requirements.
Labeling - specifically refers to Class label(s) and Subsidiary Risk labels.
Marking - refers to the UN number (preceded by the letters ‘UN’) and corresponding Proper Shipping Name eg ‘UN 2902 PESTICIDE, LIQUID,
TOXIC, N.O.S. (contains 80% drazoxolon)’.
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DOCUMENTATION
The following information requirement is common for all modes and should be included for each dangerous substance, material or article:
1. UN number (preceded by the letters ‘UN’).
2. The Proper Shipping Name.
3. The goods’ Class or Division (when assigned). Substances and articles of Class 1 (explosives) should be followed immediately by the compatibility group letter.
4. The Packing Group (if assigned).
5. Number and type of packages.
6. Total quantity of dangerous goods covered by the description (by volume, mass, or net explosive content, as appropriate
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The prime hazards associated with the shipment of solid bulk cargoes are those relating to structural damage due to improper cargo
distribution, loss or reduction of stability during a voyage and chemical reactions of cargoes.
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 Carrying solid bulk cargoes involves serious risks, which must be managed carefully to safeguard the crew and the ship. These risks include reduced ship stability, and even capsizing,
due to cargo liquefaction; fire or explosion due to chemical hazards; and damage to ship structures due to poor loading procedures.
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 The carriage on board of an updated copy of the IMSBC Code 2020 Edition is mandatory for all vessels regulated by the SOLAS Convention that carry
solid bulk cargoes other than grain.
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Holds inspected – in proper state for reception of cargo, paying particular attention to ;
• Bilge wells and lines,
• Sounding pipes & other service units
• Protective coverings- checked & strengthened.
• Bilge wells & strainers plates- facilitates drainage.