* IMDG CODE * DNS 11 I * LU NING * 1063. * make sure the safe transport of dangerous goods * Protect the marine environment.

*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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