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*IMDG CODE
*DNS 11 I
*LU NING
*1063
The objective of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
Code is to:
* make sure the safe transport of dangerous goods
* Protect the marine environment
WHAT IS THE IMDG CODE*International Maritime Dangerous Goods
(IMDG) code
*To supplement of the SOLAS and
MARPOL Conventions, the IMO
developed the IMDG Code.
*The IMDG code contains detailed
technical specifications to enable
dangerous goods to be transported
safely by sea.
Volume 1
Volume 2
Supplement
* Layout of the IMDG Code
*Volume 1 (Parts 1-2 & 4-7 ) :Part 1General provisions, definitions and training
Part 2Classification
Part 4Packing and tank provisions
Part 5Consignment procedures
Part 6construction and testing of
packaging's, IBCs, large packaging's, portable
tanks and road tank vehicles
Part 7transport operations
Volume 2 (Part 3 and the Appendices )
Part 3 Dangerous Goods List (DGL), Special Provisions
Limited and Excepted Quantities Exceptions
Appendix A List of Generic and N.O.S.
(Not Otherwise Specified) Proper Shipping
Names
Appendix B Glossary of terms
Alphabetical Index
The supplement contains
EMS Guide ( Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods ) Medical First Aid Guide Reporting Procedures Packing Cargo Transport Units Safe Use of Pesticides INF Code ( International Code for the Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships )
*The purpose of classification system is:
1.To distinguish between goods which are
considered to be dangerous for transport
and those which are not.
2. To identify the dangers which are
presented by dangerous goods in transport.
3.To ensure that the correct measure are
taken to
4. enable these goods to be transported
safely without risk to persons or property.
*The 9 classes:
Class 1 Explosives
Class 2 Gases
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Class 4 Flammable solids
Class 5 Oxidizing substances and organic
peroxides
Class 6 Toxic and infectious substances
Class 7 Radioactive material
Class 8 Corrosive substances
Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and
articles
*Hazard labels
* 3. How would you use it in an emergency?
1. know the technical name for each dangerous goods
2. From volume-2 index find the technical name and UN NO.
(United Nations NO.) of the goods.
3. From dangerous goods list find corresponding UN NO.
4. From the current page columns, we can know where to refer
all kinds of operation.
*RESPONSIBILITY OF VESSELS REGARDS TO IMDGSOLAS CHAPTER VII Part A Regulation 4 Documents 5.
Each ship carrying dangerous goods in packaged form shall use proper shipping name and correct description given by the IMDG .
Have a special list or manifest , in accordance with the classification set out in the IMDG code .
A detailed stowage plan , which identifies by class and sets out the location of all dangerous goods on board , may be used in place of such a special list or manifest .
A copy of these documents shall be made available before departure to the person or organization designated by the port state authority.
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