From 1st Jan 2014 Dangerous Goods Declaration for fireworks shipments by sea consisting of  UN Nos. 0333, 0334, 0335, 0336 & 0337 shall include a classification reference issued by the competent authority.

English: Source: "Emergency Response Guid...
English: Source: “Emergency Response Guidebook.” U.S. Department of Transportation, 2004, pages 16-17. Category:Hazardous Materials (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This reference must consist

–          The State of the competent authority indicated by the sign for motor vehicles in international traffic

–          The competent authority identification

–          And a unique serial reference

Example : IND / DGS 01234

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25 years in Merchant Shipping, Last 13 years working on Packaged Dangerous Goods Sailor, Ex Manager Global Dangerous Goods Maersk Line * Freelance Photographer *Amateur Cyclist

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