IMDG

Solas II 2-2/ carriage of dg – DOC
– solas VI/2
General principles of loading docs required
– necessary for proper stowage and safe carriage
Cargo units – special properties of cargo,
Css code 1.9
Prior to shipment the shipper should provide all necessary information about the cargo to
enable the shipowner or ship operator to ensure that:
– the different commodities to be carried are compatible with each other or suitably
separated;
– the cargo is suitable for the ship;
– the ship is suitable for the cargo; and
– the cargo can be safely stowed and secured on board the ship and transported under all expected conditions during the intended voyage.

The master should be provided with adequate information regarding the cargo to be carried so that its stowage may be properly planned for handling and transport.
and
VII/4
specifically for dg
– PSN on all docs, desc. of class
– signed declaration/ container packing certicate (packaged, marked, labelled or placarded/ packed and secured)
– special list/manifest
Docs required
– special list/ manifest
– signed declaration
– detailed stowage plan
– emergency (msds, ems in conjunction with mfag)
Special certificates
– weathering cert
– cert. exempting a substance (charcoal, fishmeal, seedcake)
– for new self reactive substances and organic peroxides (statement by competent authority)

Precautions for loading/discharging dangerous goods are:

i. Loading and discharging of dangerous goods must be supervised by a responsible officer to ensure loading according to stowage plan.
ii. Packages inspected for signs of damage, leakage prior to being stowed in the compartment or container;
iii. Naked lights & smoking prohibited in or near DG areas at all times;
iv. If loading explosives, avoid bunkering, hotwork and working of radar and radio equipment;
v. Explosives (except ammunition) stowed in a magazine and segregated from detonators.
vi. Funnel and ventilators are to be fitted with flame arrestors if loading explosives or those similar in nature;
vii. Explosives should not be handled during the hours of darkness unless prior consent has been obtained from the port authority.

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