For security in transport of dangerous goods IMDG Code recommend Consignors and others involved in transport chain to adopt, carry out and comply with a security plan.

Model Regulations defines high consequence dangerous goods as those which have the potential for misuse in a terrorist incident and may produce serious consequences such as mass casualties or mass destruction.

There is a mandatory requirement for Shore-side personnel engaged in transport of dangerous goods by sea to undergo a security training addressing security risks, methods to address to reduce risks and action to be taken in the event of a security breach.

Security training and measures should include various levels addressing the organizational measures, measures for its employees within their capacity , measures to drivers hauling dangerous goods by road to identify the risks and actions to be taken.

In IMDG Code below are listed as an indicative list of high consequence dangerous goods

• Class 1, Division 1.1 explosives
• Class 1, Division 1.2 explosives
• Class 1, Division 1.3 compatibility group C explosives
• Class 1, Division 1.4 UN Nos. 0104, 0237, 0255, 0267, 0289, 0361, 0365, 0366, 0440, 0441, 0455, 0456, 0500, 0512 and 0513
• Class 1, Division 1.5 explosives
• Class 1, Division 1.6 explosives
• Class 2.1 flammable gases in quantities greater than 3,000 L in a road tank vehicle, a railway tank wagon or a portable tank Class 2.3 toxic gases
• Class 3 flammable liquids of packing groups I and II in quantities greater than 3,000 L in a road tank vehicle, a railway tank wagon or a portable tank
• Class 3 liquid desensitized explosives
• Class 4.1 solid desensitized explosives
• Class 4.2 goods of packing group I in quantities greater than 3,000 kg or 3,000 L in a road tank vehicle, a railway tank wagon, a portable tank or a bulk container
• Class 4.3 goods of packing group I in quantities greater than 3,000 kg or 3,000 L in a road tank vehicle, a railway tank wagon, a portable tank or a bulk container
• Class 5.1 oxidizing liquids of packing group I in quantities greater than 3,000 L in a road tank vehicle, a railway tank wagon or a portable tank
• Class 5.1 perchlorates, ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate fertilizers and ammonium nitrate emulsions or suspensions or gels in quantities greater than 3,000 kg or 3,000 L in a road tank vehicle, a railway tank wagon, a portable tank or a bulk container
• Class 6.1 toxic substances of packing group I
• Class 6.2 infectious substances of Category A (UN 2814 and UN 2900) and medical waste of Category A (UN 3549)
• Class 7, see, 1.4.3.1.3
• Class 8 corrosive substances of packing group I in quantities greater than 3,000 kg or 3,000 L in a road tank vehicle, a railway tank wagon, a portable tank or a bulk container

 Various elements are recommended by IMDG Code to be included in the security plan.

• Refer section 1.4 of IMDG Code for full details.
• For full details of security of radioactive materials see Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities
• For ships and ports the security provisions are covered by ISPS.

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