A Safe place for Dangerous Goods
Cargo ship
Sources of Ignition
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 … Continue reading
Stowage of UN 2211 POLYMERIC BEADS, EXPANDABLE & UN 3314 PLASTICS MOULDING COMPOUND
When UN 2211 and UN 3314 are loading on board vessels IMDG Code stowage instruction states Shaded from radiant heat and protected from sparks and open flame. When stowed under-deck, mechanical ventilation shall be in accordance with SOLAS regulation II-2/19 (II-2/54) for flammable liquids with flashpoint below 23°C (c.c). These UN numbers are assigned with … Continue reading
SOLAS Chapter II-2 & IMDG Code
SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 19 is about Carriage of Dangerous Goods. The purpose of this regulation is to provide additional safety measures in order to address the fire safety objectives for ships carrying dangerous goods. Due to changes in IMDG Code the said chapter of SOLAS also underwent certain changes. These changes are made by … Continue reading
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