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International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code: WPS Template

The document summarizes key aspects of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. The IMDG Code was developed to provide a uniform international code for transporting dangerous goods by sea. It aims to enhance safety, protect the marine environment, and facilitate movement of dangerous goods. Adoption of the IMDG Code is mandatory under international conventions for ships. The code contains detailed technical specifications for transporting dangerous goods by sea safely.

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International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code: WPS Template

The document summarizes key aspects of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. The IMDG Code was developed to provide a uniform international code for transporting dangerous goods by sea. It aims to enhance safety, protect the marine environment, and facilitate movement of dangerous goods. Adoption of the IMDG Code is mandatory under international conventions for ships. The code contains detailed technical specifications for transporting dangerous goods by sea safely.

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International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code


was developed as a uniform international code for the transport of
dangerous goods by sea covering such matters as packing, container
traffic and stowage, with particular reference to the segregation of
incompatible substances.
The development of the IMDG Code dates back to the 1960
S af e ty of L i f e a t Se a C o nf e r e nc e , wh i c h r e co m m e nd e d th at
Governments should adopt a uniform international code for the
transport of dangerous goods by sea to supplement the regulations
contained in the 1960 International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea (SOLAS).

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The objective of the International Maritime 
Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is to:

•   Enhance the safe transport of dangerous goods

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code


•   Protect the marine environment

•   Facilitate the free unrestricted movement of dangerous  
    goods

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The implementation of the Code is mandatory in conjunction with
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
the obligations of the members of united nation government under the
The implementation of the Code is mandatory in conjunction with
the obligations of the members of united nation government under the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the
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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
(MARPOL 73/78). International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
It is intended for use not only by the mariner but also by all those
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involved in industries and services connected with shipping.
(MARPOL 73/78).
It is intended for use not only by the mariner but also by all those
involved in industries and services connected with shipping.

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International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

To supplement the principles laid down in the SOLAS and MARPOL


Conventions, the IMO developed the International Maritime Dangerous
Goods (IMDG) Code.

The IMDG code contains detailed technical specifications to enable


dangerous goods to be transported safely by sea.

The IMDG Code became mandatory for adoption by SOLAS signatory


states from 1st January 2004.

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6 The IMDG Code is based on an 
internationally agreed system  40901
which:
•  Groups dangerous goods together based on the hazards they present
in transport (classification).

• Contains the dangerous goods in packagings/tanks which are of


appropriate strength and which will prevent the goods escaping.

• Uses hazard warning labels and other identifying marks to identify


dangerous goods in transport.

7 The IMDG Code is based on an 
internationally agreed system 
which:
•  Requires standard documentation to be provided when dangerous
goods are being transported.

• Lays down principles for ensuring that dangerous goods which will
react dangerously together are kept apart.

• Lays down principles for where to place dangerous goods on board


ship to ensure safe transport.
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• Provides emergency response advice for dangerous goods involved in a
fire or spillage on board ship.
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