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International
Maritime Dangerous Goods ( IMDG) Code, 29th Amendment
An Example of Using the IMDG Code
UN1202…..DIESEL
FUEL
In
volume I you can look up the UN number or the name. This will
tell you its class and any subdivisions, packaging group (if any),
emergency schedule*(EmS), medical first aid guide*(MFAG) and the
page number of the schedule for this UN number.
In the case of UN1202 it is class 3.3, packaging group III, EmS
3-07, MFAG 311 and the schedule is on page 3375.
*EmS and MFAG are found in the Supplement of the IMDG Code (light
blue book)
Go to p3375 (volume II). It is a MARINE POLLUTANT,It is stowage
A, and it give different sections to look at if it is packaged
in different ways.
IBCs go to section 26
Small packages go to table 3.4 in the beginning of its class
Tanks go to section 13
Lets say it is transported in steel drums 1A1 (UN approved code
). In table 3.4 the maximum for package group III is 250litre
in each UN approved drum.
For
IBCs go to liquids tables in section 26 and look up UN1202. This
will tell you that it can be carried in an UN approved metal or
rigid plastic or composite(31HZ1) or composite(31HA2 or 31HH2)
IBC. For all of these there is a footnote 4 which is "Hermetrically
sealed as defined in 10.9.1 of the General Introduction Of the
IMDG Code"
As
well as the schedule for the UN number you need to read the General
Introduction of the IMDG Code for definitions of tests for packages
, placards & labels, stowage definitions and looking up any
segregation conditions if stowing next to other classes of goods
and if limited quantities are carried there is a section dealing
with that.
It
is important to read the schedule , the introduction to the class
and the General Introduction of the IMDG Code. Regulations change
and it is important that the current amendments are used. The
30th Amendment of the IMDG Code starts 1/1/01 and runs concurrently
with Amendment 29 for one year. I
DGSA's(Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers) are required to be employed
by firms from 1/1/00 but their training includes all modes of
transport except maritime!!! An extra training course is needed
for sea. From my experience the DGSA's assume that road safety
regs. are the same as sea regs. Sea regulations tend to be more
restrictive.
This
is an overview giving you an idea of the procedure. Each class
has its peculiarities.
If
the IMDG Code is obeyed then no Competent Authority Approval is
needed from us to go with the Dangerous Goods Note(DGN).
This is an example of the Dangerous goods manifest, do not use
this one for that purpose, its just an example
Dangerous
Goods Manifest - Final Page
Or Single page Submission
| Vessels
Name.............................. |
Call
Sign.................... |
Date
of Port Call............................................... |
| Voyage
Number.......................... |
Berth......................... |
Final
Page of ..........................................pages |
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Single
page Submissions (delete one) |
| General
Description (Proper shipping name) |
UN
number |
Primary
Hazard |
Packaging
group |
Container
number |
Stowage
location |
Gross
wt
(net exp wt) |
MK
cat |
L.D.T. |
No.
Type
PK 36 |
Origin
or Destination |
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To:
Director of Marine
Dangerous Goods Declaration
I Certify that the dangerous goods manifest consists of _________
pages
Declaration is to be made in respect of cargoes being exported
from Hong Kong
I hereby declare that the contents of the consignment are fully
and accurately described above by the proper shipping name(s);
That the shipment is packed in such a manner as to withstand the
ordinary risks of handling and transport by sea having regard
to the properties of the goods to be carried and that the goods
are classified, packaged, marked and labeled in accordance with
the requirements of the Merchant shipping (Safety) Dangerous goods
and Marine pollutants) Regulations 1995 made under the Merchant
shipping (Prevention and control of pollution) Ordinance, CAP
413.
Declaration
to be made in respect of cargoes being brought into Hong Kong
as either import cargoes or transit cargoes
I hereby declare that I have received from the shipmaster a declaration
that the goods are classified, packaged, marked labeled stowed
and segregated in accordance with the requirements of the International
Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. (Note the director of Marine may
call for the production of this declaration.)
Name
of Company ____________________ Name of Person making this Declaration
____________________
Fax Number ____________________ (Block Capitals)
Tel. Number ____________________
Title of Declarant; ____________________ Date ____________________
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