A Safe place for Dangerous Goods
Transport of Dangerous Goods
COMPETENT AUTHORITY – Approvals and Exemptions
IMDG Code defines competent authority as any body or authority designated or otherwise recognized as such for any purpose in connection with IMDG Code. Role of competent authority comes in various scenarios two of which are Exemptions and Approvals. For approvals and special permits under 49 CFR please visit PHMSA site Exemption When IMDG Code … Continue reading
MAGNET
Magnetized materials is in IMDG Code under UN 2807, Class 9, MAGNETIZED MATERIAL. For sea transport magnetized materials are not considered as hazardous as IMDG Code states “Not subject to the provisions of this Code but may be subject to provisions governing the transport of dangerous goods by other modes.” For Air transport MAGNETIZED MATERIALS … Continue reading
DANGEROUS GOODS IN MACHINERY or APPARATUS
Certain machinery or apparatus containing small quantities of dangerous goods may be transported by sea under UN Number 3363 Class 9. For assigning this UN Number various factors must be checked and ensure the conditions laid down in special provision 301 of UN Model Regulations / IMDG Code are met with. Click here to see … Continue reading
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