A Safe place for Dangerous Goods
MARPOL 73/78
MARINE POLLUTANTS
IMDG Code identifies a substance, material or article as MARINE POLLUTANT with the criteria based on those developed by the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as amended. This criteria is listed in Appendix to Annex III of MARPOL. Marine pollutants are identified with letter “P” in column 4 … Continue reading
World Oceans Day & MARPOL ANNEX III
June 08th is observed as World Oceans Day. 2011 & 2012 theme is Youth: the Next Wave for Change. On this occasion let us look at Annex III of International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973/78. Annex III of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified … Continue reading
IMO PUBLICATIONS ON BOARD VESSELS
Which IMO publications a vessel must carry? There are various publications which is to be carried mandatory and many are recommended and encouraged to carry. SOLAS, MARPOL, LL, COLREG, and STCW Conventions deal with operational aspects, navigational responsibilities, safety related trainings/drills on board, safe cargo handling, oil spill prevention, collision avoidance activities and watchkeeping standards … Continue reading
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