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Objectives
Recognize the international framework under which the
transport storage and handling of Dangerous Goods is
operating and the specific regulations applying to thetransport by sea.
Explain the basic chemical and physical parameters of
elements, compounds and solution mixtures
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Year Issue
1894 British Merchant Shipping act introduce Dangerous
goods and carriage of cattle
1914 Introduction Safety of life at sea (SOLAS)-major event
the loss of Titanic
1929 Due to the First world War SOLAS 1914 was not
enforced. Maritime community waited until 1933
1948 New chapter in SOLAS specially on Carriage of Grain
and DG
1956 Committee of experts on DG recommended orange book
1959 First IMO assembly- provisions on carriage of DG in
packaged form.
1960 SOLAS convention requirements to comply with
relevant provisions of the IMDG code. Resolution 56-
classification, labelling and DG documentation
History of DG operations
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MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION TO THEINTERNATIONAL MARITIME
DANGEROUS GOODS CODE
(IMDG CODE)
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What is the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) ?
- Specialized agency of
United Nationsresponsible for world
maritime affairs.
- Focus on maritimesafety policies for all
member nations
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What is the IMDG Code?
The Code is supported by a variety of international
conventions and codes such as:
Recommendation on the Safe Transport of Dangerous Cargoes and
Related Activities in Port Areas
A Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes
The international Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships
carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of ships
carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk
International Recommendations concerning the Carriage of DG by Rail
(RID), Road (ADR) and by Inland waterway (AND and ADNR)
Regularly updated (every two years) by IMO Subcommittee on
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Who uses the IMDG code? Manufacturers
Packers,
Shippers,
Feeder Service Providers
such as Road, Rail and
Port Authorities
Shipping lines
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Why use the IMDG Code ?
To enhance the safe carriage of dangerous goods
while facilitating the free unrestricted of such goods.
To provide uniformity in world wide regulations
concerning transport of dangerous goods by sea
To provide advice to users in an emergency event.
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Amendment 35-10 is the latest version of the
IMDG Code.
Compulsory Jan 2012 IMDG Code is amended
every two year so as to be aligned with theORANGE BOOKamendment.
Volume One- Dangerous Goods operational
Volume Two- Chemical listings
Volume Three- Emergency
Procedures
Contents of the IMDG Code
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What is matter ?Matter is everything you can see or touch in the
Universe.
Two properties:
a) Occupies a place in the space
b) It has mass
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AChemical will change its state due to
the following:
1) Temperature
2) Pressure
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How can chemicals be present in
nature?
Mainly in three states :
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Hanj in Pennsy lvania: Following an explosion in November 2002
off the coast of Sri Lanka in which two seafarers died, the shipwas declared a constructive total loss and sold for scrap. The fire
started by the explosion burned for more than a week, fed by
fireworks and other hazardous substances contained in 60 boxes
aboard the 280m vessel.
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GROUP ACTIVITY
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