Shipping Dangerous Goods

International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

• The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the IMDG Code in a mandatory form.
• The purpose of the IMDG Code is to provide a uniform international code for the transport of dangerous goods by sea.

UN Orange Book and Regulations

• The UN Orange Book refers to the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
• International regulations concerning the transport of dangerous goods are developed based on the UN Orange Book.

IMDG Code Structure

• Part 2 of the IMDG Code covers the classification of dangerous goods, their listing, and consignment procedures.

SOLAS Regulations

• Chapter VII of the SOLAS regulations applies to the carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form in all ships.
• Amendments to SOLAS made the IMDG Code mandatory in 2004.

Prevention of Pollution

• Annex III of MARPOL sets out regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form.

Tanker Construction

• For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2007, the maximum permitted residue of 75 liters in the tank and its associated piping after discharge is for category X products.

High Consequence Dangerous Goods

• Class 7 radioactive materials are considered high consequence dangerous goods due to their potential for misuse in a terrorist event.

Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

• Employers must ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are readily accessible to employees for all hazardous chemicals in their workplace.

Radiation Protection Program

• The purpose of a radiation protection program is to ensure the safe transport of radioactive material.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

• Section 9 of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides information about physical and chemical properties, toxicological information, and exposure control information.

Security Plan

• The purpose of adopting a security plan is to ensure the safe transport of high consequence dangerous goods.

International Convention

• The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) sets out international standards for the safe carriage of dangerous chemicals and noxious liquid substances in bulk by sea.

Cargo Securing Manual

• The purpose of the Cargo Securing Manual is to ensure the safe and secure transport of goods.

Noxious Liquid Substances

• Category X noxious liquid substances in bulk are deemed to present a major hazard to marine resources or human health and are prohibited from being discharged into the marine environment.
• Chemical tankers constructed before 1 July 1986 must comply with specific requirements.