1. International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IMDG code
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

2. Objectives Explain the dangerous goods classification
Recognize the IMDG labels
Name the packing groups
Name the proper documents
Explain the DG cargo information flow
Describe the stowage and segregation requirements
Explain how to work with the IMDG code books.

4. Hazardous Cargoes Petroleum products
Chemicals( industrial,pharmaceutical, agricultural )
Minerals
Animal products
Plant products
Radioactive materials

6. Class 1 EXPLOSIVES Class 1.1 mass explosion hazard
Class 1.2 projection hazard, not mass explosion
Class 1.3 fire hazard minor, blast and/or projection hazard, not mass explosion
Class 1.4 no significant hazard
Class 1.5 very insensitive, but mass explosion hazard

7. Class 2 Gases Class 2.1 flammable gases
Class 2.2 non flammable, compressed gases
Class 2.3 poisonous gases

8. Class 3 Flammable liquids
Class 3.1 Flashpoint below -18oC
Class 3.2 Flashpoint in range -18oC to < 23oC
Class 3.3 Flashpoint in range 23oC to 61oC

9. Class 4 Goods Class 4.1 flammable solids
Class 4.2 solids or liquids spontaneously
Class 4.3 dangerous when wet

10. Class 5 Goods Class 5.1 oxidizing agents / oxidizing substances
Class 5.2 organic peroxides

11. Class 6 Goods Class 6.1 poisonous substances
Class 6.2 infectious substances

12. RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
Class 7 Goods
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

13. Class 8 Goods
CORROSIVES

14. Class 9 Goods
MISCELLANEOUS

18. Product Containment 1 Conventional packages
2 Intermediate bulk containers ( IBC )
3 Portable tanks and road tank vehicles
4 Bulk packaging and portable tanks for solid dangerous goods
5 Limited quantities

21. Un 2823

22. DG declaration

23. DG note

24. DG packing certificate

25. Dg list

26. Need for Advance Cargo Information
1 For checking cargo on arrival
2 For planning storage
3 for confirming stowage
4 For special treatment

27. Uses of Advance Information on Dangerous Cargoes
1 For checking cargo on arrival
2 For planning storage and stowage
3 For preparing for emergencies

28. Inspection resluts

29. Stowage Categories and Sources of Information on Stowage

39. Accident Prevention 1 Obey all safety rules and regulations
2 No smoking
3 Do not eat or drink when handling DG
4 Take particular care when handling DG
5 Check DG is storage
6 Keep the DG information system up to date

40. Emergency Plan 1 Initial response system
2 Lines of responsibility and command
3 Emergency equipment
4 Liaison with local emergency services
5 Action specification
6 Reporting system
7 Publication and distribution of plan

41. Dealing with Emergencies
1 Accident prevention
2 emergency plan
3 Procedure practice
4 Equipment checking
5 Following the plan
6 Reporting system

44. EMS

45. MFAG