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CARGO WORK
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IMDG
• Made by : Capt. T.K Dhingra
• Reviewed by : Capt. Saujanya Sinha
• Approved by : Capt. Pankaj Sarin
• 12/12/2015

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IMDG Code 37th Amendment
(Volume I and Volume II) 

Supplement to the IMDG Code

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IMDG, Classification of DGs

1)Class 1: Explosives
have a fire/blast/explosion hazard .
2)Class 2: Gases
• Class 2.1: flammable gases
• Class 2.2: non-flammable,
• non-toxic gases
• Class 2.3: toxic gases
3)Class 3: Flammable liquids
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Classification of DGs, contd.

4)Class 4: Flammable solids;
Class 4.1: flammable solids, self-reactive substances
Class 4.2: substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Class 4.3: substances, which, in contact with water, emit
flammable gases
5)Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
Class 5.1: oxidizing substances
Class 5.2: organic peroxides

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Classification of DGs, contd.

6)Class 6:Toxic & infectious substances
Class 6.1: toxic substances
Class 6.2: infectious substances

7)Class 7: Radioactive material

8)Class 8: Corrosive substances

9)Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances

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Marking, labeling and placarding

1)Packages containing dangerous goods shall

be durably marked with the correct technical
name; distinctive labels or stencils , so as to
make clear the dangerous properties .
2)Packages surviving at least three months’
immersion in the sea.
3)Packaging materials used should be durable.
4) Certificate of packing to be issued.

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SHIPPER RESPONSIBILITY
SHIPPER TO DECLARE AND ISSUE CERTIFICATE
1)Classification of the DGs
2)Quantity to be loaded
3)Proposed stowage
4)Type of packages
5)Proper Shipping name(PSN) – that is the correct technical
name
Segregation required from other cargo as well as from other
DG
6)MFAG(Medical first aid guide) and EmS ( Emergency
schedule)requirement for the safe handling of the cargo
7)Any fire hazard as per IMDG
8)Any temperature/ wetness restriction for the loading of the
cargo
9)Emergency contact list.
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DOCUMENTS
1)Each ship carrying Dangerous Goods should
have a MANIFEST setting forth the DGs on
board and the location thereof.
2)A detailed stowage plan, which identifies by
class & sets out the location of all DGs on
board, may be used .
3)A copy of one of these documents is to be
given to the Designated Port Official prior
departure.

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Applicability of IMDG

1)Applicable to DGs in packaged form only.

2)Not applicable to ships stores and
equipment.( E.G. Pyro-techniques on
bridge , Paints in paint store.
3)Not applicable to bulk liquid chemicals ,
oils & gasses.

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SHORT NOTES
1) SUBSIDIARY RISK: MEANS ANY OTHER RISK
WHICH THE CARGO MAY POSSES OTHER THAN
THE ONE SPECIFIED BY ITS CLASS. IT IS A
SECONDARY RISK. IF A CARGO HAS TWO RISKS
INVOLVED, THEN IT SHOULD BE MARKED
WITH 2 LABELS STATING BOTH THE RISKS.
2) UN NUMBER : A unique four digit number
assigned by United Nations to each DG for
ready reference , UN No. 1972 : Methane
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SHORT NOTES
3) PSN : Proper shipping name = Technical name
= Chemical name , e.g. Ammonium Nitrate
=NH3NO4 Only PSN will be used. Brand or trade
name will not be used.

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