Samsung Galaxy Note 7 – Safety and Transport Regulations
Shipping of Lithium-Ion battery has stringent regulations. Shipping regulations have given exemption for lower Watt hour Lithium-Ion cells and batteries…
Dangerous Goods on Passenger Ships- IMDG Code 37-14
IMO defines passenger ship as a ship carrying more than 12 passengers - on international voyages. Let us look at…
Do ships have specific holds for Dangerous Goods?
Do ships have specific holds for Dangerous Goods?
Musing on Class 2 Gases
Among all classes of dangerous goods the most deadliest is Class 2.3 (Toxic gases). The moment toxic gas escapes from…
Dangerous Goods Forbidden from Sea Transport
Economic comparison of freight earned on a 20 or 40 ft box to the losses due to an accident caused…
Competent Authority’s Responsibilities in IMDG Code 37th Amendment
Below is the list of provisions which require exemption. Approval, authorization or involvement by competent authority. National competent authorities may…
Planes, Trains and Automobiles – IMDG Code 37-14
A car, when burns, leaves nothing but its Skelton and emit toxic flames. It contains flammable fluid, gas, corrosive batteries,…
Compatibility between Dangerous Goods and Non- Dangerous Goods
When it comes to consolidation of dangerous goods and non- dangerous goods, in same container, IMDG Code places the responsibility…
Marine Pollutants – MARPOL ANNEX III
If a chemical can alter the taste of seafood then it is MARINE POLLUTANT! Annex III of MARPOL, entered into…
Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (IMDG Code 37-14)
‘Good things come in small packages’. The provisions of Limited Quantities was introduced in IMDG Code in the 90’s. The…
Distributors of IMDG Code
If you are looking to purchase IMDG Code 37th amendment or any other IMO publication you may look for authorized…
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IMDG Code, the mandatory instrument under SOLAS and MARPOL conventions of International Maritime Organisation for...
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