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Book it right & pack it tight

Revised guidebooks to the IMDG Code operational rules

for preparing dangerous goods for carriage by sea


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Book 1: Shippers & Forwarders

Book 2: Shipping lines and freight

booking agencies

Book 3: Consolidatorsmanagers

and supervisors

Book 4: Fork lift operators

and cargo handlers


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Subjects covered in this presentation

Purpose & content of the Guidebooks

Classification of dangerous goods

Creation of Shippers Declaration

Packaging & labelling

Limited quantities, mixed loads, aerosols & security

IMDG Code training

Provision of information to shipping line Summary & source of further information


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1 - Purpose & content of the Guidebooks


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What is in the Guidebooks?

Clear guidance on what you must do to comply

with the IMDG Code

Explanation of your legal duties

Practical examples

Sample documents

Photographs

Illustrations


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Format of the guidebooks

The Guidebooks all have a Part A & Part B:

Part A identifies the key operational dutieswhat you

must do and how to do it

Part B is a common reference section explaining

requirements of the IMDG Code


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What is the purpose of the Guidebooks?

1. To provide practical operational guidance to the

complex requirements of the IMDG Code

2. To provide a quick reference to the relevantIMDG Code text


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A fundamental question: What are dangerous goods?

Answer: Substances or articles that may:

kill or injure people damage ships or transport equipment

damage cargo

damage the environment (marine pollutants)


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Are there rules for shipping

dangerous goods by sea?

YESthere are strict rules for shippers,

container packers and shipping lines

The rules are contained in the

International Maritime

Dangerous Goods Code


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Failure to comply withdangerous goods rules causessevere maritime incidents .

.


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. and heavy losses


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Known as the IMDG Code

A complete instruction

manual for documentation,

packaging and carriage of

dangerous goods by sea

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code


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What is the IMDG Code?

Two volumes & a Supplement (over 800 pages)

Rules for every stage of the carriage of

dangerous goods by sea

The international UN system for classification,listing, documentation, packaging & packing of

dangerous goods

Specific legal duties for all parties arising from theSOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Convention


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Where does the IMDG Code come from?

The IMDG Code is produced by the InternationalMaritime Organisation(IMO)

The IMO is a United Nationsagency

The IMDG Code is based on the UN inter-modaldangerous goods system and is used world-wide


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Who has duties under the IMDG Code?

Shippers & forwarders

Shipping line booking agents

Consolidators (supervisor/manager)

Fork lift drivers/container packers

Ships and shipping lines


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Must I comply with the IMDG Code rules?

YES!

Since 2004 the IMDG Code has been mandatory

in all countries by government signature at theSOLAS Conference and through the IMO

It is also mandatory to train your employees inaspects of the Code applicable to their jobs


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1. Classification &identification

2. Documentation

3. Packaging & labelling

Practical operational guidance on the Shippers IMDGCode duties regarding:

Book 1: Shippers & Forwarder


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References in this presentation

References to sections in Guidebook 1 are

always shown in yellow at bottom left hand corner

e.g.

References to text in the IMDG Code are shownin blue: See IMDG 3.2

See GuidebookPart B section4

See Guidebook

Part B section 4


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The guidebook is your quick guide to the IMDG Code

Your quickreference to

. the 800pages of the

IMDG Code


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Guidebook 1 identifies shippers key IMDG Code duties:

1. Classification of dangerous goods

2. Creation of shippers declaration

3. Packaging & labelling

4. Provision of information to the shipping line


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2 - Classification of dangerous goods


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What does classification mean?

Classification means your duty as a shipper todescribe your product and its hazard according

to the rules of the IMDG Code

e.g.- UN Number

- Proper Shipping Name of product- Class and type of hazard(s)

- Description in terms used in the IMDG Code (see examplesbelow)


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Where can classification details be found?

In the columns of the Dangerous Goods Listin

Part 3 of the IMDG Code


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What is the Dangerous Goods List?

A list containing an entry for all dangerous goods

(it takes up 169 pages of Volume 2 of the IMDG

Code)

It is the first point of reference for all enquiries

about classification or technical details of a

substance or article


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Dangerous

Goods List(diagrammatic display)

Each substanceentry has

18 columns ofclassification &

otherinformation

Substances are

listed under theirUN Number in

Column 1


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Why does the shipper need the classification details?

1. He must add the classification details to a signed

document (Shippers Declaration) that

accompanies the dangerous goods

2. He must display the classification details

on each package


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Classification factors: mandatory & conditional

There are a number of classification details shippers

must provide for each dangerous substance:

1. UN Number2. Proper Shipping Name

3. Class

4. Plus a number of conditional details such asdegree of hazard (Packing Group), flashpoint,marine pollutant, etc, depending upon thesubstance


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UN classification system

The IMDG Code uses the UN intermodal system

to classify and identify dangerous goods

Classification details for each substance are listedin the columns of the Dangerous Goods List

See GuidebookPart B sections 1-8


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Class 1 - Explosives

Class 2 - Gases

Class 3 - Flammable Liquids

Class 4 - Flammable Solids

Class 5 - Oxidising Substances

Class 6 - Toxic Substances

Class 7 - Radioactive Substances

Class 8 - Corrosives

Class 9 - Miscellaneous

Dangerous

goods are put into one

of 9 categories,

depending

upon the type ofhazard.

These are called

Classes

There are 9 hazard Classes


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Hazard classes are represented by symbols: e.g.

CLASS 3

Flammable liquidsare liquids thathave aflashpoint of below 60C

CLASS 8

Corrosivesubstances and their vapours destroyliving tissue on contact and can damage many othermaterials

CLASS 6.1

Toxic substancescause injury or death to humans byinhalation, swallowing or skin contact


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Some classes are sub-divided into divisions

Class 2.1Flammable gas

Class 2.2Non-flammable non-toxic gas

Class 2.3Toxic gas

See Guidebook Part B Section 4 for anexplanation of all the classes and sub-divisions


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Multiple hazards (Class + Sub-risk)

Some substances have more than one hazard

They have a main class and a sub-risk e.g. asubstance classed as a flammable liquid may also

be toxic:

CARBON DISULPHIDE

Class 3 + Sub-risk of

class 6.1

See GuidebookPart B section 5


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UN Number

Every dangerous substance has a UN Number

This is a unique number allocated by the UN

The UN Number is used to locate the dangerous

substance entry in the IMDG Dangerous Goods

List

e.g. UN 1170



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All dangerous goods have a mandatory UN

Number, Proper Shipping Name & Class

Example: ETHANOL

UN Number - UN 1170

Proper Shipping Name - ETHANOL

Class - 3


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What name shall I give to my dangerous goods?

Every dangerous substance and article is listed inthe IMDG Dangerous Goods List under its ProperShipping Name


E.g. Substance name: SULPHURIC ACID

E.g. Article name: ROCKET MOTORS


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Proper Shipping Name

Common substances & articles:

The Proper Shipping Nameis the only name youare permitted to use on your documentation and

package labelling

It is the name by which a dangerous substance islisted in the IMDG Dangerous Goods List

alphabetical index

This is the only name internationally recognised bythe United Nations dangerous goods system


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Proper Shipping Names (N.O.S. Names)

Mixtures & uncommon substances & articles:

Mixtures of dangerous substances anduncommon dangerous substances are not listed

in the Dangerous Goods List

They are shipped under generic names called

Not Otherwise Specified(N.O.S.)names


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How N.O.S Proper Shipping Names

are determined for mixtures

A mixture is subjected to classification tests to

determine if it should be assigned to any hazard

class and sub-risk

If so, the mixture is allocated a generic name thatdescribes the hazard e.g. FLAMMABLE LIQUID

N.O.S.

Each generic name is assigned a UN Number

e.g. UN 1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUID N.O.S.



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Completing N.O.S. names

To complete an N.O.S. name the identity of the dangeroussubstance(s) must be added in brackets after the genericname e.g.

UN 1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUID N.O.S. (contains glycoland acetone)

The IMDG Code has a list containing N.O.S. generic

names that cover all combinations of hazard class andsub-riskthe IMDG Code Dangerous Goods List

Appendix A has a comprehensive list


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There are other classification details that are conditional

Conditional classification details are those that

depend upon the class nature of specific

dangerous goods

To find what details are required for a particular

substance, refer to the substance entry in the

Dangerous Goods List

See Part B sections 5, 8, 10,11, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 19 for fulldetails


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The most common conditional classification details:

1. Sub-risk

2. Packing group

3. Flashpoint (Class 3 substances only)

4. Marine pollutant


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Packing Groups: an indication of danger

Some hazard classes require the documentation to

show a Packing Group to indicate degree of hazard

Packing Group is usually shortened to PG

PG I Great danger

PG II Medium danger

PG III Low danger



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Flashpoint

The flashpoint must be provided for:

Class 3 substances (Flammable Liquids)

Or any substance with a class 3 sub-risk

CLASS 3 - flammable liquids are liquids thathave a flashpoint of less than 60C.



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Marine Pollutants

Substances that bio-accumulate in the marine

food chain, or are highly destructive to the marine

environment

Document must state Marine Pollutant and

packages and cargo transport units display the

marine pollutant mark.



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Less common variable details

Some classes require other less commonconditional classification details eg:

Solid or liquid form Control & emergency temperature

Radioactivity details

Explosives details

Refer to the substance entry in the DangerousGoods List and IMDG 5.4 to see what detailsmay be required


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Reminder: How to find classification details

All classification details are found in the various

columns of the Dangerous Goods List in Part 3.2of the IMDG Code


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3Creation of shippers declaration


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Provision of dangerous goods

information from shipper to shipping line

The shipper or forwarder must provide the line with full

classification details at the initial booking stageyou will

usually be requested to complete a shipping line internal

booking request form

Later, when you despatch the goods, they must be

accompanied by a formal dangerous goods declaration

that complies with IMDG Code requirementsdetails in

the following section

:


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:

Shippersdangerous goodsdeclaration

This example of a shippers

declaration is taken frompage 20 of Guidebook 2


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Shippers dangerous goods declaration

All dangerous goods

consignments must be

accompanied by a

dangerous goods

declaration that includes

all classification details

and is signed by the

shipper


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Details required for the dangerous goods declaration

Shippers address

Consignees address

Ship & voyage details

Classification & identification Packaging description

Quantity

Leading marks

Shippers signature Place & date of signature

See Guidebook PartA sections 3 & 4


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Shippers name & address

Consignees name & address

Voyage details

Number & type of packaging

Leading marks

Classification & identification

Container details

Packing certificate details:not to be completed by theshipper, to be completed onlyby the container packer


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Details of the packaging, classification and substance identification must all

be entered on the declaration

See IMDG 5.4

See Guidebook PartA sections 3 & 4

Classification details are vital


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Classification details

Proper Shipping name Mandatory

Class MandatoryUN Number Mandatory

Sub-risk (conditional)

Packing Group (conditional)

Marine Pollutant (conditional)Flashpoint (conditional

Control & emergencytemperature (conditional)

Fumigation details (conditional)

Radiation details (Mandatoryfor Class 7)

Explosives details (Mandatoryfor Class 1)

Shippers declaration: This text


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Shippers declaration: This textconfirms that the shipper hasaccurately described hisdangerous goods and they are

correctly classified, packagedand labelled according to allnational and internationallegislation.

This is a mandatory text fromthe IMDG Code.

This is where the document is

signed and dated by theshipper

Net & gross quantity ofdangerous goods


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4Packaging & labelling


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Packaging for dangerous goods

Three principles apply to packages:

They must be made to a UN approved design

standard

The design type and size must be permitted bythe IMDG Code

Each package must be marked and labelled with

details of the dangerous goods


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UN-approved packaging design

Packages used for carriage of dangerous goods

must be built to a UNapproved design standard

that is stamped with an appropriate packaging

design code

As the shipper, it is your duty to ensure that you

select suitable UNapproved packaging for yourproduct

See GuidebookPart A section 6


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Packaging codes for UN-approved designs

Example of a UN code marked on a drum head


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Package design and size permitted by the IMDG Code

The IMDG Code specifies different package

designs and maximum safe package sizes for

different dangerous goods

These specifications are found in the individual

substance entries in the Dangerous Goods ListColumn numbers 8 to 11


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Package marking & labelling

Each package must

display warnings about

the dangerous goodsinside:

Proper Shipping Name

UN Number Class (& sub-risk if applicable)

Marine Pollutant mark (marine pollutants only)



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There are rules for unit loads and overpacks

Each individualpackage in aunit load mustbe marked andlabelled

Overpacks must

be marked andlabelled and anOVERPACKmark must beadded



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Packaging: Summary of shippers duties

Select suitable packaging coded with the UN-

approval mark

Only use package designs and sizes allowed bythe IMDG Code (see Dangerous Goods List)

Apply warning marks & label(s)


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5 - Limited quantities, mixed loads, aerosols& security


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Limited quantities

Dangerous goods shipped as limited quantities

are exempted some of the land and sea transport

rules

By sea the main concession is that no segregationis required from other dangerous goods

Another concession is that UN-coded packaging is

not required


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Limited quantities

In principle limited quantities means shipping insmall receptacles protected by outer packaging


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Rules for limited quantities

Weight/capacity of inner and outer packaging for

each substance is specified by the IMDG Code

(see column 7 of Dangerous Goods List)

Amended shippers declaration required Marks & labels replaced by limited quantities

mark

UN-tested packaging not required

See Guidebook Part A section 8& Part B section 9


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Segregation: Rules for controlling mixed hazard loads

Mixed loading means loading different types ofdangerous goods together in the same container

Mixed loading creates the possibility of dangerouschemical reaction

Mixed loading is prohibited unless permitted by

the IMDG Code segregation rules in IMDGsection 7.2

B th t diff t t f d


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The rules of segregation are complex - seeIMDG chapter 7.2

Be aware that different types of dangerousgoods may have to be packed into differentcontainers

See Guidebook 1Part A section 9

See Guidebook 3 (Consolidators) Part A section

12 for full details of segregation in containers


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Aerosols: special rules

Aerosols are a commonly-shipped commodity thatoften cause problems

Usually shipped as Limited Quantities(note limited quantities mark)

Aerosols have special rules for

classification, documentationand packaging

See Guidebook

Part B section 19


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6IMDG Code Training


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IMDG Code training for shippers

The IMDG Code requires that staff preparing

dangerous goods documents and cargo must be

trained to understand the rules of the IMDG Code

Shippers and packers may expect to be given

advice on classification, package marking &

labelling, documentation and segregation from theline


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Key training areas for shippers & forwarders

1. Classification of dangerous goods

2. Use of the Code Dangerous Goods List

3. Documentation requirements

4. Packaging selection, marking & labelling

See Guidebook

Part A section 1


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Have you given your staff proper IMDG Code training?

The IMDG Code requires that employers train theiremployees in both:

general dangerous goods awareness job-specific functions

Refer to the IMDG Code training schedule in

section 1.3 to check the functions in which shippersand forwarders are expected to be competent


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Security awareness

Some dangerous goods can be used to createexplosions, fires and toxic releases in a terrorist

context

All personnel should be aware of such hazardsand keep information confidential

IMDG Code Chapter 1.4 has provisions for

security of dangerous goods in transit

Ports are high security zones

See Guidebook

Part A section 2


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7Provision of information to the shipping line


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It is your legal duty to correctly declare alldangerous goods to the shipping line

Shippers & forwarders take note!

Shipper or forwarder must provide full classificationdetails to the line in advance of shipment

The information will be the same as that required on

the shippers dangerous goods declaration (IMDG 5.4)

Details will normally be required on a specialdangerous goods booking form


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8Summary of presentation & source of further

information


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What has been covered in this presentation

This presentation has looked briefly at key duties of theshipper including:

Classification

Packaging & labelling

Shippers declaration Greater detail on these and related topics will be found in

Guidebook 3.

Other Guidebooks in the series provide detailed coverage of

other topics including: Segregation

Packing certificates

Container packing & securing

Container marking and placarding


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Important Notice

The Guidebooks are a practical operational aid and

should be used alongside the IMDG Code

They are not a substitute for IMDG Code training

employees should be trained as appropriate for their job

and responsibility

Technical issues should always be checked against the

legal text of the IMDG Code


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The end

This presentation is to introduce theBook i t

Right and Pack it Tightguidebooks to a wide

audience and to promote understanding and

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