PORT INFORMATION GUIDE - Harbourmaster.nl

PART I CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATION
PORT OF HAMBURG
2.4 Central Office for monitoring dangerous goods
The office 032 of the water police monitors and advises companies that declare and
transport dangerous goods. It is the authority in charge of dangerous goods in Hamburg.
Central office for monitoring dangerous goods
Maritime traffic +49-(0)40-428665472
Road/rail/inland waterways +49-(0)40-428665470
Fax +49-(0)40-428665473
E-mail
wsp032@polizei.hamburg.de
Internet
http://www.hamburg.de/wsp32-np/
2.5 Rules and Regulations
The rules and regulations applicable in the port contribute to the safe, efficient and
environmentally responsible handling of shipping traffic. The international rules of the IMO,
such as the SOLAS convention and its amendments as well as national regulations apply in
the port of Hamburg.
For an overview of the laws applicable in the port and further information please refer to the
following link:
Internet
http://justiz.hamburg.de/
The “Landesgefahrgutverordnung Hafen Hamburg” - Regulation on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods applicable in the Port of Hamburg - contains additional specific regulations
applicable to ships carrying dangerous goods.
2.6 Exemption and Permits
The harbour master’s division may grant exemptions from specific regulations and give
permission to carry out special activities, e.g. repairs.
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PORT INFORMATION GUIDE Source: Harbour Master Port of Hamburg April 2012