Even at the best of times, dealing with a maritime emergency at sea is an extremely risky proposition. The position with shore based establishments such as Ports, CFS’s and ICD’s is no better. Know more about IMDG Code requirements and International norms. Danger is lurking in the background of ignorance. What happens when these dangers … Continue reading
IMDG Code, 2012, may be applied from 1 January 2013 on a voluntary basis and will come in force on 1 January 2014 without any transitional period. The Code is officially published by International Maritime Organization (IMO) and is available to purchase. To purchase IMDG Code 36-12 visit IMO’s Purchase Site by clicking here Or … Continue reading
Though not falling under mandatory sections of IMDG Code, 36th Amendment recommends competent authorities to notify serious or repeated infringements compromising safety of transport to other competent authority on whose territory the entity breached the Code is located. Related articles IMDG Code 36-12 Overview of changes Part 7 – Provisions Concerning Transport Operations Amendment to … Continue reading