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…
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...
Lighters
Lighters filled with flammable gas and lighter refills containing flammable gas is listed by name in IMDG Code. Is lighters…
Serious eye damage – eye irritation in GHS and IMDG Code
Is potential to cause serious eye damage or eye irritation hazardous for transport regulations? What are the label elements required…
How dangerous goods are segregated on general cargo ships
When dangerous goods are loaded in conventional way on general cargo ships the segregation rules are different from those applicable…
How to apply IMDG Code segregation rules
Segregation rules are different within container, container to container on board ships and on general cargo vessels.
IMDG Question Month
Ask "any question(s)" you have on dangerous goods transport by sea, including road, rail and river and get answer in…
Myth of no segregation for limited quantities
Are there no segregation rules applicable for limited quantities?