For stowage purpose IMDG Code recommends away from “Sources of Ignition” for some classes or substances.

Sources of Ignition includes

  • Open fire
  • Machinery Exhausts and Galley Uptakes
  • Electrical Equipment and Electrical Outlets*
  • Reefers and Heated tanks#

* Certified safe type as per SOLAS II-2/19.3.2 excluded

# Explosion proof electrical fittings excluded

Above is not an exhaustive list.

By shashi kallada

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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