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What percentage of all containerised transhipment worldwide is made up of dangerous goods?

  • 20%
  • 15%
  • 10% (correct)
  • 5%

    • Which organization produced the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code?

  • International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  • United Nations (UN)
  • World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • International Maritime Organization (IMO) (correct)

    • What is the classification of dangerous goods that includes explosives?

  • Class 6: Toxic & Infectious
  • Class 4: Flammable Solids
  • Class 1: Explosives (correct)
  • Class 2: Flammable Gases

    • Which organization's regulation was modified to suit the carriage of dangerous goods by the maritime and aviation industry?

    <p>United Nations (UN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of Class 1 explosives includes substances and articles with a mass explosion hazard?

    <p>Division 1.1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines gases in dangerous goods regulations?

    <p>Substances with a vapour pressure of 300 kPa or greater at 50°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hazard is associated with Class 1 Division 1.2 explosives?

    <p>Projection hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas is an example of a toxic gas in Class 2 Division 2.3?

    <p>Carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of substances do Class 1 Division 1.4 explosives present?

    <p>No significant hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of gases are encompassed by Class 2 Division 2.2?

    <p>Non-flammable, non-toxic gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the packaging group letter X represent?

    <p>The highest level of danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of packaging groups, what does the letter Y represent?

    <p>Packaging Group I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the number on the packaging code indicate?

    <p>Specific gravity or gross mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of marking should list the maximum gross mass allowable for a package after it has been filled?

    <p>Solid marking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization produced the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR)?

    <p>United Nations (UN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of dangerous goods that includes substances capable of causing a mass explosion hazard?

    <p>Class 1: Explosives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the list of dangerous goods under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code?

    <p>The level of danger it causes to crew, property, cargo, and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of dangerous goods encompasses substances that are toxic and infectious?

    <p>Class 6: Toxic &amp; Infectious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of carrying spare placards onboard the ship?

    <p>To be pasted on the container walls if they are not fully labeled by the shipper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the labels or placards be removed from the cargo transport units?

    <p>As soon as the dangerous goods are unpacked and residues removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a UN packaging code indicate?

    <p>Characteristics of the transported packaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to carry spare placards for the shipping container?

    <p>To ensure proper labeling if the container is not fully labeled by the shipper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is required to be included in the IMDG Manifest for the carriage of dangerous goods?

    <p>Proper Shipping Name, IMO Class, and Packaging Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the segregation indicated as 'Away from' in the Segregation table of the IMDG Code?

    <p>Effective segregation is required with a minimum horizontal separation of three meters projected vertically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the EmS (Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods) included in the IMDG Manifest?

    <p>To outline emergency response procedures for ships carrying dangerous goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the IMDG Manifest, what does the term 'subsiding risk' refer to?

    <p>Risk of cargo contributing to its hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dangerous Goods Regulations

    • Approximately 10% of all containerised transhipment worldwide consists of dangerous goods.

    International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

    • The IMDG Code was produced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
    • The IMDG Code defines the list of dangerous goods.
    • The IMDG Code includes a Segregation table to ensure safe carriage of dangerous goods.

    Classification of Dangerous Goods

    • Class 1: Explosives
      • Division 1.1: Substances and articles with a mass explosion hazard.
      • Division 1.2: Substances and articles with a projection hazard.
      • Division 1.4: Substances and articles that present a low hazard.
    • Class 2: Gases
      • Division 2.2: Non-flammable, non-toxic gases.
      • Division 2.3: Toxic gases, e.g., hydrogen cyanide.
    • Class 6.2: Substances that are toxic and infectious.

    Packaging and Labeling

    • The packaging code indicates the type of packaging and its specifications.
    • The packaging group letter X represents high danger, and Y represents medium danger.
    • The number on the packaging code indicates the type of packaging.
    • A UN packaging code indicates the type of packaging and its specifications.
    • Labels or placards should be removed from the cargo transport units when the goods are no longer present.

    International Air Transport Association (IATA) and IMO Regulations

    • The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR) was produced by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
    • The IATA DGR was modified from the IMO regulations to suit the carriage of dangerous goods by the maritime and aviation industry.

    Safety Procedures

    • The EmS (Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods) is included in the IMDG Manifest to provide procedures for emergency situations.
    • The purpose of carrying spare placards onboard the ship is to replace lost or damaged placards.
    • The IMDG Manifest requires the shipper's declaration, including information about the dangerous goods being transported.

    Segregation and Risk Assessment

    • The segregation indicated as 'Away from' in the Segregation table of the IMDG Code means separating incompatible dangerous goods.
    • The term 'subsiding risk' in the IMDG Manifest refers to reducing the risk of an incident by segregating incompatible dangerous goods.

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