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IMDG Code 36-12 Overview of changes
IMDG Amendment 36-12 can be used voluntarily from 1 January 2013 ; will become mandatory from 1 January 2014. List of UN numbers are up to 3506 and there are significant changes to Stowage and segregation, Sources of heat, Foodstuffs, Limited quantities and Explosives. Part 7 has gone through a major shuffling by changing the … Continue reading
PART 7 – PROVISIONS CONCERNING TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
Part 7 of IMDG Code 36th amendment , especially chapters 7.1 and 7.2, is extensively rearranged so as to make the stowage and segregation provisions more user friendly while referring. The main changes are made by re arranging otherwise scattered provisions in an orderly sequence. To view the comparison table of Part 7 in 35th … Continue reading
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
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