Understanding IMDG Code 42-24 Special Provisions 961 & 962
Special Provision 961 of IMDG Code Amendment 42-24 provides exemptions for vehicles from most of the IMDG Code requirements, except…
Understanding IMDG Code Special Provision SP 188 for Lithium & Sodium Batteries
Special Provision 188 (SP 188) provides conditional exemptions for small lithium cells and batteries, as well as sodium-ion cells and…
IMDG Compliance: Marking and Labelling Checklist
This checklist covers the requirements for marking (e.g., UN number, proper shipping name, special marks) and labelling (hazard labels) of…
Managing Electric Vehicle Fire Risks on Ro-Ro Vessels: Key Guidelines
Background Lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles are increasingly transported on roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessels, including ro-ro passenger (RoPax)...
Which is the most dangerous among classes 1 to 9?
Sometimes this question again comes up. Mostly from seafarers and port operators. Some consider that...
IMDG Code online training 7-11 June 2021
IMDG Code online training for shippers, forwarders, NVOCCs, Carriers
India – acute oxygen shortage and demand
What is the approximate oxygen demand in India during 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic? Should India go into a complete…
Man died while cleaning tank
ISO Tank is an enclosed space and there are dangers in enclosed spaces
Selecting tanks for dangerous goods – what can go wrong
Current process for selecting tanks. Why this process is highly risk prone? How a wrong tank may be selected if…
India importing T75 tanks amid exponential rise in COVID 19 pandemic
Indian Air Force cargo aircrafts are pressed into service to lift T75 tanks