Carriage, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods along

guidelines are given as these are specified in the model codes.
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Container vessels should be in possession of a valid document of compliance with special requirements
for ships carrying dangerous goods. The appendix to this document will contain information indicating
class wise allowable locations for stowage of dangerous goods onboard.
The general provisions for segregation between the various classes of dangerous goods are shown in
"Segregation Table" (IMDG Code Chapter 7.2.1.16).
Documentation – Key Points
Information required on transport documentation is essentially the same for all transport modes,
although some codes require a specific form.
The following information requirement is common for all modes and should be included for each
dangerous substance, material or article:
1. UN number (preceded by the letters ‘UN’);
2. The Proper Shipping Name;
3. The Goods’ Class or Division (when assigned). Substances and articles of Class 1
(explosives) should be followed immediately by the compatibility group letter;
4. The Packing Group (if assigned);
5. Number and Type of Packages; and
6. Total Quantity of Dangerous Goods Covered by the Description (by volume, mass,
or net explosive content, as appropriate).
Each dangerous cargo shipment shall be accompanied by a Dangerous Goods List or Manifest. This
manifest shall be set out in accordance with the pertinent regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL conventions
and the IMDG Code. Dangerous goods manifests shall be filed onboard and maintained load port wise.
Each dangerous cargo shipment shall also be accompanied by a Dangerous Goods Declaration. This is
a signed certificate or declaration that the consignment, as offered for carriage, is properly packaged,
marked, labelled or placarded as appropriate and in proper condition for carriage.
This declaration may be combined with the container packing certificate as required by the pertinent
regulation of SOLAS and MARPOL conventions and the IMDG code. Dangerous goods declarations shall
be filed onboard and maintained discharge port wise.
When dangerous goods are carried onboard, appropriate information shall be immediately available
at all times for use in emergency response to accidents and incidents involving dangerous goods
in transport. This information may be in the form of separate documents, safety data sheets or
the Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EMS Guide) for use in
conjunction with the transport document and the Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving
Dangerous Goods (MFAG).
Dangerous Goods Stowage Plan
A dangerous cargo stowage plan should indicate the class and location of dangerous goods. A
dangerous cargo list that indicates location, container number, class and UN number and any special
guidelines from shippers should also be onboard and ready for immediate use.