Dangerous Goods in Packages correct answers * SOLAS Chapter VII
- Chapter VII deals with the carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form or in bulk.
- The Chapter applies to cargo Not in ship's stores.
- This Lecture contains the International Regulations for the Carriage of Dangerous goods:
* IMDG Code
* BC Code
* 46 CFR 150 and
* Chemical Data Guides.
Dangerous Goods in Packages correct answers * SOLAS Chapter VII (continued)
- In Part A you will find
* Classification of Dangerous Goods
* Packaging
* Marking and Labeling requirements
* Required documents
* Stowage requirements
* Explosives on passenger ships
* Reporting of incidences.
- Part B contains the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous liquid chemicals in
bulk
* Application and requirements to chemical tankers
- Part C construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk
* Application and requirements to Gas carriers.
Dangerous Goods in Packages correct answers * Obeying the Regulations
, - Regulations from Chapter VII (SOLAS) and the IMDG Code supply the mariner with the
guidelines to safely carry dangerous goods in package form
- Code ensures safety mainly by stipulating the packaging required and segregation from other
cargoes which there could be an adverse reaction.
Dangerous Goods in Packages correct answers * Damaged and leaking packages should not be
accepted until they
- Have been checked
- Repaired
- Declared to be in satisfactory condition for carriage.
Dangerous Goods in Packages correct answers * Dangerous Goods Declaration
- No dangerous goods should be loaded unless the shipper has provided a dangerous goods
declaration
* To not do so is against regulations.
Packing Certificate correct answers - In addition to the declaration, a
- packing certificate is required
- certifying that a container or vehicle has been properly packed and
- secured if loaded with dangerous goods.
Dangerous Goods Declaration correct answers - The Declaration must
* Give the correct technical name of the goods
* Identity of the goods
* UN number
* Indicate the Class the goods belong in.
Dangerous Cargo Manifest correct answers * The Master of a vessel transporting dangerous
materials or his representatives shall prepare