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What percentage of all containerised transhipment worldwide is made up of dangerous goods?
Which organization produced the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code?
What is the classification of dangerous goods that includes explosives?
Which organization's regulation was modified to suit the carriage of dangerous goods by the maritime and aviation industry?
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Which division of Class 1 explosives includes substances and articles with a mass explosion hazard?
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What defines gases in dangerous goods regulations?
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What type of hazard is associated with Class 1 Division 1.2 explosives?
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Which gas is an example of a toxic gas in Class 2 Division 2.3?
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What type of substances do Class 1 Division 1.4 explosives present?
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Which type of gases are encompassed by Class 2 Division 2.2?
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What does the packaging group letter X represent?
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In the context of packaging groups, what does the letter Y represent?
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What does the number on the packaging code indicate?
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What type of marking should list the maximum gross mass allowable for a package after it has been filled?
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Which organization produced the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR)?
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What is the classification of dangerous goods that includes substances capable of causing a mass explosion hazard?
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What defines the list of dangerous goods under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code?
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Which class of dangerous goods encompasses substances that are toxic and infectious?
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What is the purpose of carrying spare placards onboard the ship?
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When should the labels or placards be removed from the cargo transport units?
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What does a UN packaging code indicate?
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Why is it important to carry spare placards for the shipping container?
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What information is required to be included in the IMDG Manifest for the carriage of dangerous goods?
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Which statement best describes the segregation indicated as 'Away from' in the Segregation table of the IMDG Code?
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What is the purpose of the EmS (Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods) included in the IMDG Manifest?
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In the IMDG Manifest, what does the term 'subsiding risk' refer to?
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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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Test your knowledge about the transportation of dangerous goods by air, sea, and land. Learn about the risks, safety measures, and international regulations associated with transporting dangerous goods.