INTERNATIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

ON THE TRANSPORT OF PACKAGED

DANGEROUS GOODS BY SEA
 Objectives of this course

To inform you about

 the legal system on the transport of

dangerous goods by sea

 the structure and contents of the

International Maritime Dangerous Goods

(IMDG) Code
 Dangerous Goods ?
Substances, articles or materials
which are capable of posing a
significant risk to:
 health

 property

 environment
DANGEROUS GOODS MAY CAUSE:

 personal injuries
 damage to property

 harm to the environment

 SAFETY REGULATIONS

Why?
 To reduce the risks
 To prevent accidents and incidents

 To prevent false competition

 R(isk) =
C(hance) x E(ffect)

PRINCIPLES OF REGULATIONS:

Reducing R =
reducing C and/or E
 SAFETY REGULATIONS
Achievement of their objectives depends on
successfull application.

Only possible if all persons concerned

 understand the risks involved

 know the relevant regulations

 comply with the regulations

Each person concerned shall
receive proper and regular
function-specific training
International Organisations, Conventions & Codes

MEPC
IMO
MSC IMDG
Code
IBC
ECOSO Code
C
UN IGC
Code
MARPOL
73/78
IAEO
SOLAS BC Code
1974
 UN

SCEGHCLDG SCETDG
Sub-Committee
ECOSOC Sub-Committee
of Experts Economic and of Experts
on the Global Social Council on the
Harmonisation Transport of
of Classisfication Dangerous
and Labelling of Goods
Dangerous
Goods
 CETDG
1956
First publication of a report with
recommendations on safety regulations
concerning the international transport of
dangerous goods by all modes of
transport

ORANGE BOOK No 1
Primary goal ORANGE BOOK:
Creation of world-wide uniformity
for regulations concerning the
transport of dangerous goods to
facilitate international transport
 CETDG

Development of Orange book

First question
Which goods are considered
dangerous during transport?
 TOXICITY
EXPLOSIVITY

FLAMMABILITY

RADIOACTIVITY

CORROSIVITY

INFECTIOUS, HOT, ASPHIXIANT, OXIDIZING, ETC

 HAZARD CLASSES

GROUPS OF SUBSTANCES,
MATERIALS AND ARTICLES
WITH THE SAME MAIN HAZARDS
DURING TRANSPORT.
 CLASSIFICATION
1. Description of classes.
2. Development of standard classification
criteria and tests for each class.
3. Classification of substances and
articles.
4. Alphabetical listing of classified
substances and articles.
 CLASSES
 1 Explosives  5.1 Oxidizing substances
 2 Gases  5.2 Organic peroxides
 3 Flammable  6.1 Toxic substances
liquids  6.2 Infectious substances
 4.1 Flammable solids  7 Radioactive material
 4.2 Substances liable
 8 Corrosive substances
to spontaneous  9 Miscellaneous
combustion dangerous substances and
articles
 4.3 Substances
which, in contact
with water, emit
flammable gases
 CETDG

Development of Orange book

Second question
How are you able to identify
dangerous cargo?
 IDENTIFICATION
By name?
Are these substances dangerous?
A. Dowfume ?
B. 2-Mercaptobenzothiazol?
C. Anhydrol?
D. Waterstof samengeperst?
Problems with identification by name in
practice:
A Tradename for methyl bromide
B Non hazardous for transport
C Synonym for ethanol
D Dutch name for hydrogen
compressed
Identification by name only is often not
possible! You need:
• PROPER SHIPPING NAME +
• CLASS + (subsidiary risks) +
• UN number
UN no. = 4-digit identification number
assigned to a dangerous good by the UN
 IDENTIFICATION
Identification during transport and handling by:
Marks and danger labels (placards) on:
• packages
• cargo transport units
 IMO UN ICAO IAEO
International International International
Civil Aviation Atomic Energy
Maritime Organization Organization
Organization

ECOSOC SCETDG
Economic and Sub-Committee
Social Council of Experts
on the
Transport of
Dangerous
Goods
 IMO UN
International
Maritime Organization

ECOSOC SCETDG
MSC MEPC Sub-Committee
Economic of Experts on the
and Social Council Transport of
SOLAS MARPOL
Dangerous
74 73/78
Goods

Ch. VII ANNEX III

IMDG Code

Ch. XI-2

ISPS Code
SOLAS why?
MARPOL why?
MS Torrey Canyon
 IMO UN
ICAO IAEO
MSC MEPC

SOLAS MARPOL
74 73/78
ANNEX I = OIL as FUEL & CARGO

CHAPTER VII

IMDG Code ANNEX III

BC Code SOLIDS

IBC Code ANNEX II LIQUIDS

IGC Code GASES
 IMDG Code

BC Code IBC Code IGC Code

 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
General provisions Classification Dangerous Goods List Packing and
Limited Quantities (LQ) tank provisions

1.1 - General 2.0 – Introduction 4.1 – Use of packagings

provisions 3.1 - General IBC’s and LP

2.1 – Class 1 3.2 – Dangerous goods list 4.2 – Use of portable

1.2 – Definitions, units
of measurement,
and abbreviations 2.2 – Class 2 tanks and MEGCs
3.3 – Special provisions
2.3 – Class 3 4.3 – Use of bulk
1.3 - Training containers

2.4 – Class 4.x 3.4 – Limited quantities

1.4 – Security
provisions
2.5 – Class 5.x

2.6 – Class 6.x

2.7 – Class 7

2.8 – Class 8

2.9 – Class 9

2.10 – Marine pollutants

 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7
Consignment procedures Construction and testing Provisions concerning
packagings, IBCs, tanks transport operations

5.1 - General provisions 7.1 – Stowage

6.1 – Packagings (exc. 2+6.2+7)

7.2 – Segregation
5.2 – Marking and labelling 6.2 – Receptacles gases class 2
of packages including
IBC’s 7.3 – Incident/fire precautions
6.3 – Packagings class 6.2
5.3 – Placarding and marking
of cargo transport units 7.4 – Cargo transport units
6.4 – Packages class 7

5.4 – Documentation 7.5 – Packing transport units

6.5 – IBCs

7.6 – Barge-carrying ships

6.6 – Large packagings
7.7 – Temperature control

6.7 – Portable tanks + MEGCs

7.8 – Transport of wastes

6.8 – Road tank vehicles

7.9 – Exemptions, approvals
and certificates
6.9 – Bulk containers
WHICH SUBSTANCES ARE
CONSIDERED DANGEROUS FOR
TRANSPORT BY SEA?

 Substances specifically listed by name in

the Dangerous Goods List (DGL) in
chapter 3.2 of the IMDG Code;
or
 Substances not specifically listed by
name in the DGL, but which can be
classified in one of the classes.
 CLASS 1

EXPLOSIVES
 CLASS 1: HAZARD DIVISIONS

 1.1 Substances and articles which have a mass

explosion hazard.
 1.2 Substances and articles which have a
projection hazard but not a mass
explosion hazard.
 1.3 Substances and articles which have a fire
hazard and either a minor blast hazard or
a minor projection hazard or both, but not a
mass explosion hazard.
CLASS 1: HAZARD DIVISIONS

 1.4 Substances and articles which present

no significant hazard.
 1.5 Very insensitive substances which
have a mass explosion hazard.
 1.6 Extremely insensitive articles which do
not have mass explosion hazard.
Sequence degree of danger;
(high) 1.1, 1.5, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6 and 1.4 (low)
CLASS 1: CLASSIFICATION CODES

Division followed by the letter of

the compatibility group

For example: 1.5 D

 CLASS 2

GASES
 Compressed gas
 Liquefied gas

 Refrigerated liquefied gas

 Dissolved gas
 CLASS 2: SUBCLASSES

 2.1 Flammable 2

 2.2 Non-flammable, non-toxic

2

 2.3 Toxic
2

Subsidiary Risks 
8
CLASS 2: SUBCLASSES
 2.1 Flammable
2

 2.2 Non-flammable, non-toxic 2

2.3 Toxic
2
Sequence degree of danger:

high low
2 2 2
 CLASS 3

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

Flammable
? liquid

3
 Flammable liquids are liquids which
have:
 a melting point of 20°C or less at a pressure of
101,3 kPa; and
 a vapour pressure at 50°C ≤ 300 kPa(3 bar);
and
 a flashpoint ≤ 60°C closed-cup test (≤ 65.6°C ;
open-cup test); or
 been offered for transport at temperatures ≥ their
flashpoint.
 FLAMMABILITY

Flammability depends on the flashpoint

Flashpoint:
The lowest temperature of a liquid at which its
vapour forms an ignitable mixture with air.

Example:
UN 1294 TOLUENE 7 0C
Fire hazard depends on local temperature
 VOLATILITY
Volatility depends on the boiling point

Boiling point:
The temperature at which the vapour pressure
of a liquid is equal to the pressure above the
liquid.

Example:
UN 1294 TOLUENE 111
ºC
 CLASS 4.1

FLAMMABLE SOLIDS

Flammable
?
solid
4
 CLASS 4.2

Substances liable to
spontaneous combustion

Spontaneous
?  combustible
4
 CLASS 4.3
Substances which, in
contact with water, emit
flammable gases

Dangerous
?  when wet
 CLASS 5.1

Oxidizing substances

Oxidizing
? agent
 CLASS 5.2

Organic peroxides

Organic
? peroxide

Till 31-12-2010 From 1-1-2007

 CLASS 5.2

IBC with 600 kg. organic peroxide

 CLASS 6.1

Toxic substances

? TOXIC
 CLASS 6.2

Infectious substances

Infectious
?  substance
 CLASS 6.2
Infectious substances contain pathogens like:
• bacteria
• viruses
• rickettsiae
• parasites
• fungi
which can cause disease in humans or animals
 CLASS 6.2
Divided in the following categories:

Categorie A (high infectious risk)

UN 2814: Infectious substance, affecting humans
UN 2900: Infectious substance, affecting annimals only

Categorie B (low infectious risk)

UN 3373: Biological substance, category B
UN 3291: Clinical waste, unspecified, n.o.s., (Bio)medical
waste, n.o.s. or Regulated medical waste, n.o.s.
 CLASS 7

RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

RADIATION AND/OR
CONTAMINATION DANGER
 CLASS 8

CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES

? CORROSIVE
 CLASS 9
MISCELLANEOUS DANGEROUS
SUBSTANCES AND ARTICLES

?  Miscellaneous
MARINE POLLUTANTS
 UN Number
World-wide identification number of 4 figures
assigned to a dangerous good or group of
dangerous goods by the UN.

For example:
UN 1090, ACETON
UN 1760, CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
UN 2764, TRIAZINE PESTICIDE, SOLID, TOXIC
DANGEROUS GOODS LIST (IMDG Code)
UN Proper Shipping Class Subs. Packing Special Limited Packing IBC
No. Name or risk(s) Group provis. quantities Instr. Prov Instr. Provisions
(PSN) Divi-
sion

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
2360 DIALLYL ETHER 3 6.1 II - 1 litre P001 - IBC02 -

Portable tanks and bulk EmS Stowage and Properties and observations UN
containers segregation No.
IMO UN Provis.
tank tank
instr. instr.
(12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18)

T4 T7 TP1 F-E, Category E Colourless, volatile liquid with a 2360

TP13 S-D perceptible odour.
Flashpoint: -11 C c.c. Immiscible with
water. Toxic if swallowed, by skin contact
or by inhalation
 DANGEROUS GOODS LIST
UN Proper Shipping Class Subs. Packing Special Limited Packing IBC
No. Name or risk(s) Group provis. quantities Instr. Prov Instr. Provisions
(PSN) Divi-
sion

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
2360 DIALLYL ETHER 3 6.1 II - 1 litre P001 - IBC02 -

Identification number assigned to

DIALLYL ETHER by the UN
If the UN No. is not available see the
alphabetical index
 ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Substance, material or article MP Class UN No.

Aminoethane, see - 2.1 1036

AMYL MERCAPTANS P 3 1111

Proper Shipping Name

Synonym of ETHYL AMINE

 DANGEROUS GOODS LIST
Packing IBC
UN Proper Shipping Class Subs. Packing Special Limited
No. Name or Risk(s) Group provisions quantities Instruc- Provisions Instruc- Provisions
(PSN) Divi- tions tions
sion

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
[3.1.2] [2.0.1] [2] [2.0.1] [3.3] [3.4] [4.1.4] [4.1.4] [4.1.4.2] [4.1.4.2]

P002
1498 SODIUM NITRATE 5.1 - III - 5 kg - IBC08 B3
LP02
BP

CORROSIVE
1588 6.1  I 274 None P002 - IBC07 B1
SOLID, N.O.S.

CYANIDE
1935 6.1 P II - 100 ml P001 - IBC02 -
SOLUTION, N.O.S.

2360 DIALLYL ETHER 3 6.1 II - 1 litre P001 - IBC02 -

General not otherwise specified (N.O.S.) entry.

To be used for classification of dangerous goods
not listed by name.
 DANGEROUS GOODS LIST
Packing IBC
UN Proper Shipping Class Subsidiary Packing Special Limited
No. Name or Risk(s) Group provisions quantities Instruc- Provisions Instruc- Provisions
(PSN) Divi- tions tions
sion

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)

[3.1.2] [2.0.1] [2] [2.0.1] [3.3] [3.4] [4.1.4] [4.1.4] [4.1.4.2] [4.1.4.2]

P002
1498 SODIUM NITRATE 5.1 - III - 5 kg - IBC08 B3
LP02
BP

CYANIDE
CORROSIVE
1588 SOLID, N.O.S. 6.1  I 274 None P002 - IBC07 B1

CYANIDE
1935 SOLUTION, N.O.S. 6.1 P II - 100 ml P001 - IBC02 -

2360 DIALLYL ETHER 3 6.1 II - 1 litre P001 - IBC02 -

Class or division and subsidiary risk.

In column 4 the letters PP or P indicate that the substance is
either Severe Marine Pollutant or Marine Pollutant and the 
indicates that the substance may be Marine Pollutant.
For packing purposes, substances of
classes 3, 4.1 (except self-reactive
substances), 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 8 en 9 have
been divided in three packing groups
according to their degree of danger

I = high danger
 II = medium danger
 III = low danger
Dangerous Goods List

UN Proper Shipping Class Packing Special Limited Packing IBC

No. Name or Subs. Group provis. quantities Instr. Prov Instr. Provisions
(PSN) Divi- risk(s)
sion
(4)
(1) (2) (3) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
2360 DIALLYL ETHER 3 6.1 II - 1 litre P001 - IBC02 -

Maximum quantity per inner packaging. Placed in

outer packaging the total gross mass shall not
exceed 30 kg or in shrink- or stretch-wrapped
trays 20 kg.
In that case certain provisions do not apply (see
chapter 3.4 of the IMDG Code)
Dangerous Goods List
Packing IBC
UN Proper Shipping Class Subsidiary Packing Special Limited
No. Name or Risk(s) Group provisions quantities Instruc- Provisions Instruc- Provisions
(PSN) Divi- tions tions
sion

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)

[3.1.2] [2.0.1] [2] [2.0.1] [3.3] [3.4] [4.1.4] [4.1.4] [4.1.4.2] [4.1.4.2]

P002
1498 SODIUM NITRATE 5.1 - III - 5 kg - IBC08 B3
LP02
BP

CYANIDE
CORROSIVE
1588 SOLID, N.O.S. 6.1  I 274 None P002 - IBC07 B1

CYANIDE
1935 SOLUTION, N.O.S. 6.1 P II - 100 ml P001 - IBC02 -

2360 DIALLYL ETHER 3 6.1 II - 1 litre P001 - IBC02 -

Packing instructions and

special provisions
PACKAGINGS
LARGE PACKAGINGS
INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS
 UN PACKAGING MARK

1A1/Y1.3/150/01/NL/WIVA-230

Type of packaging State of

authoriziation

Packing group and Manufacturer + number

maximum relative test report
density Year of manufacture
Hydraulic test pressure in kPa
UN - PACKAGING MARKS
 TANKS
Portable tanks (including tank-containers),
road tank vehicles and Multiple-element gas
containers (MEGC’s)
 Dangerous Goods List
Portable tanks en bulk EmS Stowage and Properties and observations UN
containers segregation No.
IMO UN Provis.
tank tank
instr. instr.

(12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18)

T4 T7 TP1 F-E, Category E Colourless, volatile liquid with a 2360

TP13 S-D perceptible odour.
Flashpoint: -11 C c.c. Immiscible with
water. Toxic if swallowed, by skin contact
or by inhalation

UN tanks

IMO tanks
PORTABLE TANKS/
TANK- CONTAINERS

• UN multimodal portable tanks

(including tank-containers)
• IMO portable tanks
(including tank-containers)
 UN- or IMO-
portable tank /tank-container ?

Can only be established by:

• design approval certificate; or
• identification plate on the tank.
Identification plate
UN-portable tank/tank-container

A multimodal tank used for the tranport of

substances of class 1 and classes 3 to 9 and
capable of being lifted when full.
IMO-portable tank/tank-container
A tank with a capacity of more than 450 litres
or 1000 litres, when used for the transport of
gases of class 2 and capable of being lifted
when full.

May be used untill 1-1-2010

IMO- portable tanks/tank-containers

 Type 1: Classes 3 to 9 (wp > 1.75 bar)

 Type 2: Classes 3 to 9 (wp 1.0 – 1.75

bar)

 Type 5: Class 2 (non-refrigerated liquefied)

 Type 7: Class 2 (refrigerated liquefied)

 IMO type 1
Standard 20’ tank-container for liquids
 IMO type 1
Swap body portable tank for liquids
 IMO types 1 and 2

ISO 20’ tank-containers for liquids

 IMO type 1
portable tanks
 IMO type 5
Tank-container for non-refrigerated liquefied gases
 IMO type 7
Tank-container for refrigerated liquefied gases
 Dangerous Goods List
Portable tanks en bulk EmS Stowage and Properties and observations UN
containers segregation No.
IMO UN Provis.
tank tank
instr. instr.

(12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18)

T4 T7 TP1 F-E, Category E Colourless, volatile liquid with a 2360

TP13 S-D perceptible odour.
Flashpoint: -11 C c.c. Immiscible with
water. Toxic if swallowed, by skin contact
or by inhalation

Portable tank instructions in 4.2.5.2.6

Portable tank instructions (4.2.5.2.6)
Portable Minimum Minimum shell Pressure-relief Bottom opening
tank test thickness (in mm provisions provisions
instruction pressure reference steel) (see 6.7.2.8) (see 6.7.2.6)
(bar) (see 6.7.2.4)

T4 2,65 See 6.7.2.4.2 Normal See 6.7.2.6.3

T7 4 See 6.7.2.4.2 Normal See 6.7.2.6.3

Bottom opening allowed, if equipped

with 3 serially fitted and mutually
independent shut-off devices
 BOTTOM DISCHARGE
The discharge outlet and the shut-off devices
have been fitted to the bottom of the tank.
Dependent on the substance it shall be
equipped with 2 or 3 serially fitted and
mutually independent shut-off devices
.
 TOP DISCHARGE
All openings are above the
liquid level.
The liquid is discharged via a
dip tube through the top outlet
by means of pressure or
suction .

Top discharge is required during

transport of very dangerous
substances of classe 6.1 and 8
Manhole with cover and
pressure relief devices
Over-pressure and vacuum-relief device

gesloten

gesloten geopend
Safety valves and frangible discs
 Frangible disc

Normal situation:
• Pressure gauge zero
• Frangible disc closed

1e safety:
• Frangible disc ruptured
• Pressure gauge shows
over-pressure

2nd safety:
Safety valve opens
 Frangible disc

Function: Hermetical closure of the tank.

Required for most very flammable, very

toxic and/or very corrosive substances.
Frangible disc and safety valve
Temperature and pressure gauge
Periodic inspections and tests of
portable tanks/tank-containers
 every 2,5-year (within 3 months of the date)
 every 5-year

When filled and offered for transport before

the date of expiry transport is allowed to:
• 3 months beyond the date of expiry; or
• 6 months beyond the date of expiry,
under certain conditions;
• the place of inspection/test beyond the
date of expiry, if empty uncleaned.
 Dangerous Goods List
Portable tanks en bulk EmS Stowage and Properties and observations UN
containers segregation No.
IMO UN Provis.
tank tank
instr. instr.

(12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18)

T4 T7 TP1 F-E, Category E Colourless, volatile liquid with a 2360

TP13 S-D perceptible odour.
Flashpoint: -11 C c.c. Immiscible with
water. Toxic if swallowed, by skin contact
or by inhalation

Special provisions in 4.2.5.3

TP1 = The degree of filling prescribed in

4.2.1.9.2 shall not be exceeded.
TP 13 = Self-contained breathing apparatus shall
be provided.
IMO road tank vehicles for
short international voyages

 Type 4: Class 3 to 9

 Type 6: Class 2 (non-refrigerated liquefied)

 Type 8: Class 2 (refrigerated liquefied)

 MEGC
(Multiple Element Gas Container)
 Dangerous Goods List
Portable tanks en bulk EmS Stowage and Properties and observations UN
containers segregation No.
IMO UN Provis.
tank tank
instr. instr.

(12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18)

- T1 TP33 F-A, Category A 1498

BK2 S-Q

Transport of solid substances in bulk

in closed bulk containers and load
compartments of vehicles allowed.
Transport of solid substances in bulk
in bulk containers and load
compartments of vehicles
 PACKER

The company responsible for

packing or loading the dangerous
goods into a container or freight
vehicle
 Responsibilities packer
Check wether:
• the container/vehicle is clean, dry and
apperently fit to receive the goods;
• the segregation is in accordance with
the regulations;
• all packages have been externally
inspected for damage;
• only sound packages have been loaded;
Responsibilities packer

• drums have been stowed in an upright

position, unless otherwise authorized
by the competent authority;
• goods have been properly loaded and
adequately braced with securing
material;
• goods loaded in bulk have been evenly
distributed;
Securing of cargo

Not this way!!! but this

way!!!
 Responsibilities packer

• the container/vehicle is stucturally

serviceble in accordance with 7.4.6 for
goods of class 1 other than division 1.4;
• the container/vehicle and packages are
properly marked, labelled and
placarded, as appropriate;
Marking and labelling on (large)
packages and IBC’s

Packages Large packages IBC

On one side On two opposing On two opposing

sides sides
Marking and placarding on cargo
transport units (CTU’s)
Affixing of hazard placards to containers,
portable tanks and tank-containers
Affixing of danger placards to multiple-
compartment portable tanks, tank-containers
and road tank vehicles containing more than
one substance
Affixing of danger placards to semi-trailers

If the semi-trailer is accompanied by the truck :

Affixing of danger placards to semi-trailers

If the truck does not accompany the semi-trailer:

Affixing of the proper shipping name to portable
tanks, tank-containers, road tank vehicles and
bulk containers

Toluene

Toluene
Affixing of UN Numbers to

• Portable tanks, tank-containers, road tank vehicles

and MEGC’s.
• Freight vehicles and containers loaded with ≥
4000 kg gross mass of packaged dangerous goods
to which only one UN Number has been assigned.
• Freight vehicles, containers and tanks loaded with
unpackaged LSA-I of SCO-I material of class 7.
• Freight vehicles and containers loaded with
packaged radioactive material with a single UN
Number under exclusive use.
• Bulk containers loaded with solid dangerous
goods.
Affixing of UN Numbers

In or adjacent to each primary hazard class placard

in black digits not less than 65 mm high, like
below:

or
1090
1090
 Responsibilities packer
• the container/vehicle is externally
marked or labelled at the door end with
the words “DANGEROUS CO2 (DRY ICE)
INSIDE, VENTILATE THOROUGHLY
BEFORE ENTERING” when solid carbon
dioxide is used for cooling purposes;
• a dangerous goods transport document
has been received for each dangerous
goods consignment loaded in the
container/vehicle;
 CONTAINER/VEHICLE PACKING
CERTIFICATE

The packer declares that the

goods have been packed/loaded
into the container/vehicle in
accordance with the applicable
provisions in 5.4.2.1.
Responsibilities shipper
The consigner shall offer dangerous goods for
transport to the carrier in accordance with the
provisions of the IMDG Code with regard to
• correct classification
• full and accurate description in the transport
document
• provision of additional information and
documentation, if required.
• packaging
• marking and labelling of packages
Responsibilities shipper (continued)

• packing or loading into containers or vehicles, if

applicable;
• a signed and dated shipper’s declaration;
• a signed and dated container/vehicle packing
certificate, if applicable
DOCUMENTATION

- Transport document
- Shipper’s declaration
- Container/vehicle packing certificate
These documents may be incorporated into a single
document, for example a:

Multi Modal Dangerous

Goods Form
Transport document Recommended

The layout is not mandatory.

The following documents are

also used:
• Dangerous Goods Note
• Dangerous Goods Declaration
Information required in the transport document

Dangerous goods description:

 UN number preceded by the letters “UN”;
 Proper shipping name;
 Primary hazard class or classification code
for class 1 or division for class 2. (may be
preceded by the words “Class” or “Division”).

When assigned:
 Subsidiary hazard class or division enclosed
in parenthesis after the primary hazard class;
 Packing group (may be preceded by “PG”).
MANDATORY SEQUENCE:

UN 1230 METHANOL 3(6.1) II

or until 1 January 2008:

METHANOL 3(6.1), UN 1230, II

Information required in the transport document

Information which shall supplement the Proper

Shipping Name (PSN):

 Technical or chemical names between brackets

after the PSN for “n.o.s.” and other generic
descriptions that are assigned special provision
274 in column 6 of the Dangerous Goods List.
 The words “EMPTY UNCLEANED” or
“RESIDUE LAST CONTAINED” before or after
the PSN for empty unleaned packagings, bulk
containers and tanks.
Information required in the transport document

Information which shall supplement the PSN

(continued):

 The word “WASTE” preceding the PSN for

waste dangerous goods (other than radioactive).
 The word “HOT” preceding the PSN for a
substance transported or offered for transport in a
liquid state at a temperature ≥ 100ºC or in a solid
state at a temperature ≥ 240ºC, unless the words
“MOLTEN” or “ELEVATED TEMPERATURE” are
used as part of the PSN. (for example UN 2312,
UN 3257 and UN 3258)
Information required in the transportdocument

Information which shall supplement the PSN

(continued):

 The indication “MARINE POLLUTANT” if the

goods are marine pollutants.
 The flashpoint in ºC closed-cup (c.c.) if the
dangerous substance has a flashpoint ≤ 60º C
 EXAMPLES:
UN 1098, Allyl alcohol, 6.1(3), I
(21°C c.c.)

UN 1993, Flammable liquid n.o.s.

(ethanol and dodecylphenol) 3, II
(18ºC c.c.), Marine Pollutant
UN 2761, Organochlorine pesticide,
solid, toxic (aldrin), class 6.1, PG III,
Marine Pollutant
Information required in the transport document

Information required in addition to the dangerous

goods description:

 The total quantity of dangerous goods (by

volume or mass) of each item of dangerous goods
bearing a different PSN, UN Number or packing
group. (not required
for empty uncleaned packagings)

 For class 1 dangerous goods the quantity shall

be the net explosive mass.
Information required in the transport document
Information required in addition to the dangerous
goods description, if applicable
 The number and kind of packages (e.g.drum,
box, IBC etc).
 The words “LIMITED QUANTITY” or “LTD QTY”.
 The statement “Transport in accordance with
3.4.4.1.2 of the IMDG Code”.
 The words “SALVAGE PACKAGING”.
Information required in the transport document
Information required in addition to the dangerous
goods description, if applicable (continued):

 The control and emergency temperature in ºC

for:
 substances with the word
“STABILIZED” as part of the PSN when
stabilization is by means of temperature
control;
 self-reactive substances of class 4.1
and organic peroxides of class 5.2 which
require temperature control.
Information required in the transport document

Information required in addition to the dangerous

goods description, if applicable (continued)

 A statement of the competent authority when

the subsidiary label “EXPLOSIVE” for certain self-
reactive substances of class 4.1or organic
peroxides of class 5.2. may be omitted
Information required in the transport document

Information required in addition tot the dangerous

goods description, if applicable (continued):

 A statement of the competent authority where

approval is required for the transport of a self-
reactive substance of class 4.1 or an organic
peroxide of class 5.2.
A copy of the classification approval and the
conditions of transport shall be attached to the
transport document.
Information required in the transport document

Information required in additon to the dangerous

goods description, if applicable (continued):

 A statement when a sample of a self-

reactive substance of class 4.1 or an organic
peroxide of class 5.2 is transported.
 The full address of the consignee, together with
the name of a responisble person and his
telephone number when a substance of class
6.2 is transported
Information required in the transport document

Information required in addition to the dangerous

goods description, if applicable (continued):

 For each consignment of class 7 radioactive

material see section 5.4.1.5.7.
 The capacity of an aerosol, UN 1950, if the
capacity is above 1000 ml.
Information required in the transport document

Information required in addition to the dangerous

goods description, if applicable (continued):

 The statement “Transport under this entry

approved by the competent authority of ……..”
for certain substances or articles of class 1.
 The statement “Packaging approved by the
competent authority of ……..”
for certain packages with substances of articles
of class 1.
Information required in the transport document

Information required in addition to the dangerous

goods description, if applicable (continued):

 The statement “Transport in accordance with

2.3.2.5 of the IMDG Code” when viscous
substances are transported according to 2.3.2.5.
 The segration group for an n.o.s. entry not
included in the segregation groups listed in 3.1.4.4
when necessary in the opinion of the shipper.
Information required in the transport document

Information required in addition to the dangerous

goods description, if applicable (continued):

 The statement “Transport in accordance with

7.2.1.13.1.2 of the IMDG Code” when substances
are loaded together in a cargo transport unit
according to 7.2.1.13.1.2.
 The statement “Transport in accordance with
7.2.1.13.2 of the IMDG Code”, when acid and alkali
substances of class 8 are transported in the same
cargo transport unit whether in the same
package or not,according to 7.2.1.13.2.
Information required in the transport document

Information required in addition to the dangerous

goods description, if applicable (continued):

 The statement “Bulk container BK2 approved by

the competent authority of ……”, for bulk
containers other than freight containers which comply
with the ISO-standards and in load
compartments of vehicles.
STOWAGE PROVISIONS ON SHIPS FOR
GOODS OF CLASSES 2 to 9
Portable tanks and bulk
EmS Stowage and Properties and observations UN
containers
segregation No.
IMO UN Provis.
tank tank
instr. instr.
(15) (16) (17) (18)
(12) (13) (14)

T4 T7 TP1 F-E, Category E Colourless, volatile liquid with a 2360

TP13 S-D perceptible odour.
Flashpoint: -11 C c.c. Immiscible with
water. Toxic if swallowed, by skin contact
or by inhalation

See chapter 7.1, section 7.1.1

STOWAGE PROVISIONS ON SHIPS FOR
GOODS OF CLASS 1
Portable tanks and bulk EmS Stowage and Properties and observations UN
containers segregation No.
IMO UN Provis.
tank tank
instr. instr.
(12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18)

- - - F-B, Category 07 See glossary of terms in appendix B for 0195

S-X “SIGNALS DISTRESS ship”.

See chapter 7.1, section 7.1.7.2

SEGREGATION between dangerous goods
UN Proper Shipping Name Class or Subsidiary Packing Stowage and segregation
No. (PSN) division risk(s) group

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (16)

1182 ETHYL CHLOROFORMATE 6.1 3/8 I Category D. Clear of living quarters.

Segregation as for class 3 but “Away
from” class 4.1.
2079 DIETHYLENETRIAMINE 8 - II Category A. Clear of living quarters.
“Separated from” acids.

The segregation provisions are based on the main and

subsidiary risks, mentioned in the columns 3 and 4 and
the special provisions in column 16.
The special provisions in column 16 take precedence over
the general provisions in the segregation table in part 7,
subsection 7.2.1.16.
SEGREGATION between dangerous goods
UN Proper Shipping Name Class or Subsidiary Packing Stowage and segregation
No. (PSN) division risk(s) group

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (16)

1182 ETHYL CHLOROFORMATE 6.1 3/8 I Category D. Clear of living quarters.

Segregation as for class 3 but “Away
from” class 4.1.
2079 DIETHYLENETRIAMINE 8 - II Category A. Clear of living quarters.
“Separated from” acids.

Special provision “Separated from” acids

Is UN No. 1182 an acid?
Yes according to the list of segregation groups in part 3,
subsection 3.1.4.4 under “acids”.
 SEGREGATION TABLE
1.1
1.3
CLASS 1.2 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.2 7 8 9
1.6
1.3
1.1, 1.2, 1.5 * * * 4 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 2 4 X
1.3,1.6 * * * 4 2 2 4 3 3 4 4 4 2 4 2 2 X
1.4 * * * 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 X 4 2 2 X
2.1 4 4 2 X X X 2 1 2 X 2 2 X 4 2 1 X
2.2 2 2 1 X X X 1 X 1 X X 1 X 2 1 X X
2.3 2 2 1 X X X 2 X 2 X X 2 X 2 1 X X
3 4 4 2 2 1 2 X X 2 1 2 2 X 3 2 X X
4.1 4 3 2 1 X X X X 1 X 1 2 X 3 2 1 X
4.2 4 3 2 2 1 2 2 1 X 1 2 2 1 3 2 1 X
4.3 4 4 2 X X X 1 X 1 X 2 2 X 2 2 1 X
5.1 4 4 2 2 X X 2 1 2 2 X 2 1 3 1 2 X
5.2 4 4 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 X 1 3 2 2 X
6.1 2 2 X X X X X X 1 X 1 1 X 1 X X X
6.2 4 4 4 4 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 1 X 3 3 X
7 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 X 3 X 2 X
8 4 2 2 1 X X X 1 1 1 2 2 X 3 2 X X
9 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

1 = Away from
2 = Separated from
3 = Separated by a complete compartment or hold from
4 = Separated longitudinally by an intervening complete compartment or hold from
X = The segregation, if any, is shown in column 16 of the Dangerous Goods List
* = See part 7, chapter 7.2, subsection 7.2.7.2
 SEGREGATION PROVISIONS
!

SINCE THE PROPERTIES OF SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS

OR ARTICLES WITHIN EACH CLASS MAY VARY GREATLY,
THE DANGEROUS GOODS LIST SHALL ALWAYS BE
CONSULTED FOR PARTICULAR PROVISIONS FOR
SEGREGATION AS, IN THE CASE OF CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS, THESE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THE
GENERAL PROVISIONS.

SEGREGATION SHALL ALSO TAKE ACCOUNT OF A

SINGLE SUBSIDIARY RISK LABEL.
 Segregation in CTU’s
Forbidden in the same CTU, if one of the
segregation terms below applies.

1 Away from
2 Separated from
3 Separated by a complete compartment or hold from
4 Separated longitudinally by an intervening complete
compartment or hold from

“Away from” however may be transported in the

same CTU with the approval of the competent
authority.

See part 7, subsection 7.2.2.3

 Segregation provisions between dangerous goods of
class 1
UN Proper Shipping Name Class or Subsidiary Packing Stowage and segregation
No. (PSN) division risk(s) group

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (16)

0038 BOMBS, PHOTO-FLASH 1.1D - - Category 03

0039 BOMBS, PHOTO-FLASH 1.2G - - Category 03

The segregation provisions are based on the compatibility

group letter, mentioned after the division.
The special provisions in column 16 take precedence over
the general provisions.
The segregation table for goods of class 1 has been
inserted in part 7, subsection 7.2.7.2.1.4
Segregation provisions between dangerous goods
and foodstuffs
UN Proper Shipping Name Class or Subsidiary Packing
No. (PSN) division risk(s) group

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

2360 DIALLYL ETHER 3 6.1 II

2361 DIISOBUTYLAMINE 3 8 III

The segregation provisions are based on the dangerous

properties and the packing group according to part 7,
section 7.1.5.
UN 2360 and foodstuffs = “Separated from” (except when
loaded in different closed CTU’s)
UN 2361 and foodstuffs = “Away from”
 Security plan

Shippers and others engaged in the

transport of high consequence dangerous
goods should adopt, implement and
comply with a security plan.

Not applicable to ships and port facilities.

See the ISPS Code.
List of high consequence dangerous
goods carried in packagings
Class Division Substance or article

1 1.1 Explosives
1.2 Explosives
1.3 Compatibility group C explosives
1.5 Explosives
2 Toxic gases
3 Desensitized liquid explosives
4.1 Desensitized solid explosives
6.1 Toxic substances of packing group I
6.2 Infectious substances of category A (UN Nos 2814 and 2900)
7 Radioactive material in quantities greater than 3000 A1 (special
form) or 3000 A2 as applicable in Type B(U) or Type B(M) or
Type C packages
List of high consequence dangerous goods
carried in bulk

Class Substance > kg/l

1 UN 0331 and UN 0332 0
2.1 Flammable gases 3000
2.3 Toxic gases 0
3 Flammable liquids of packing groups I and II 3000
4.2 Goods of packing group I 3000
4.3 Goods of packing group I 3000
5.1 Oxidizing liquids of packing group I and perchlorates, 3000
ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate fertilizers
6.1 Toxic substances of packing group I 0
8 Corrosive substances of packing group I 3000
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