IMDG CODE

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IMDG CODE:-
        It was developed as a uniform international code for the transport of dangerous goods by sea covering such matters as packing, container traffic and stowage, with particular reference to segregation of incompatible substances.
Development of code:- It dates back to 1960 SOLAS conference. Working group of IMO MSC began preparing the code in 1961 in co-operation with UN committee of experts on the transport of dangerous goods. It was adopted in 4th assembly in 1965.
IMDG code classes:- For the purpose of this code, dangerous goods are classified in different classes, to subdivide a number of these classes and to define and describe characteristic and properties of the substances, material and article which will fall within each class or division.
There are 9 classes:-----
  1. class 1 -- Explosives
  2. class 2 -- Gases
  3. class 3 -- Flammable liquids
  4. class 4 -- Flammable solids; substances liable to spontaneous combustion, substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases.
  5. class 5 -- oxidising substances and organic peroxides
  6. class 6 -- Toxic and infectious substances.
  7. class 7 -- Radio active material
  8. class 8 -- Corrosive substances
  9. class 9 -- Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.
IMDG code made mandatory by amendments to SOLAS chapter -VII adopted in may 2002 from 1st july 2004.
How an amendment can be done in IMDG code:-
   Amendments to IMDG code originate from two sources --
1) Proposal submitted directly to IMO by member state.
2) Amendments required to take account of changes to the UN recommendation on the transport of dangerous goods.
    Amendment is made on 2 yearly basis and approximately 2 years after their adoption, they are adopted by authorities responsible for regulating the various transport modes.
    Implementation of code is mandatory in conjunction with obligation of the members of the UN governments under SOLAS and MARPOL 73/78. It is intended for use not only by the mariner but also by all those involved in industries and services connected with shipping.
   The current edition of IMDG code is 2010 edition; incorporating amendment 35-10. This edition was applied on voluntary basis starting 1st January 2011 and became mandatory on 1st January 2012. The 2012 edition, incorporating amendment 36-12 will be voluntary starting 1st January 2013 and will become mandatory on 1st January 2014.

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