IMDG code part 1 definitions and general terms

1. IMDG Code Part 1
Model Course 1.10 Slide 1.1 Sjötransport - IMDG
General Provisions,
Definitions and
Training
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2. IMDG Code Part 1
Model Course 1.10 Slide 1.2
Reference marks
Foreword
Insertion of an item
Deletion of an item
Change of an item
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- Shall -> Mandatory
- Should -> Recommendatory
- May -> Optional

3. IMDG Code Part 1
Model Course 1.10 Slide 1.3
• 1.1 General provisions
• 1.2 Definitions, units of measurement and abbreviations
• 1.3 Training
• 1.4 Security provisions
• 1.5 General provisions concerning class 7
General Provisions, Definitions
and Training
1
Content Part 1
(New chapter in Amdt 34-08)
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4. IMDG Code Part 1
Model Course 1.10 Slide 1.4
IMDG Code
The Code is mandatory except for the following
recommendatory provisions:
1.1.1.5
.1 paragraphs 1.3.1.4 to 1.3.1.7 (Training)
.2 chapter 1.4 (Security provisions) except 1.4.1.1 which is mandatory
.3 section 2.1.0 (Class 1 – Explosives, Introductory notes)
.4 section 2.3.3 (Determination of flashpoint)
.5 columns (15) and (17) of DGL in chapter 3.2
.6 section 5.4.5 (Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form)
.7 chapter 7.8 (Fire precautions)
.8 section 7.9.3 (Contact information)
.9 appendix B (Glossary of terms)
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Recommendatory Provisions

5. IMDG Code Part 1
Model Course 1.10 Slide 1.5
SOLAS and MARPOL
SOLAS = International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(1974) – Chapter VII Carriage of Dangerous Goods
MARPOL = International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships (1973/78) – Annex III Regulations for the
Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried
by Sea in Packaged form.
The sections above are copied in the IMDG Code
International conventions – sea transportation:
1.1.2
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Extract of SOLAS chapter VII
1.1.2
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Regulation 2
Application
1. Unless expressly provided otherwise, this part
applies to the carriage of dangerous goods in
packaged form in all ships to which the present
regulations apply and in cargo ships of less than 500
gross tonnage.
2. The provisions of this part do not apply to ships’
stores and equipment.
SOLAS and MARPOL

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Consignment Procedures
Extract of SOLAS chapter VII
1.1.2
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Regulation 4
Documents
1. Transport information relating to the carriage of
dangerous goods in packaged form and the
container/vehicle packing certificate shall be in
accordance with the relevant provisions of the IMDG
Code and shall be made available to the person or
organization designated by the port State authority..

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Definitions, units and abbreviations
• List of definitions of generally applicability
• Additional definitions of a highly specific nature are
presented in the relevant chapters
1.2
1.2.1 Definitions
1.2.2 Units of measurement
1.2.3 List of abbreviations
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• List of units of measurement
• Mass conversion tables
• Liquid measure conversion tables
• Temperature conversion tables

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Training Requirements
• Valid for all shore-side personnel engaged in the transport of
dangerous goods (ship-based personnel - STCW)
• Adopted to the position and responsibility of the personnel
• The training is divided in three parts:
− General awareness
− Function-specific training
− Safety training (recommendatory)
• To be documented
• Periodically refresher training
1.3
(New in Amdt 34-08)
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10. IMDG Code Part 1
Model Course 1.10 Slide 1.10
Column 2 of table A-II/1
Training Requirements
STCW
Section A-II/1

11. IMDG Code Part 1
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Training provisions in IMDG Code
1.3.1.5-7
Example (recommendatory)
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Example: How could a training program for shore-side personnel which prepare dangerous
goods loading/stowing plans on Ro/Ro ships be designed?
Function 9
Sections in IMDG Code may be appropriate
to be considered in training

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Training provisions in IMDG Code
Section in the code Part of the training
1 Introduction General
2.0 Classification General
3 Dangerous Goods List General/Function specific
4 Packing provisions General
5 Consignment Procedures General/Function specific
7.1 Stowage Function specific
7.2. Segregation Function specific
7.3 Fire precautions General
7.4 Transport of CTUs General
7.5 Packing of CTUs General
7.6 Barges General
7.7 Temperature control General
7.8 Transport of waste General
7.9 Exceptions General
Function-specific training requirements for function 9 – Prepare dangerous goods
loading/stowing plans on
Ro/Ro ships
1.3.1.5-7
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Example (recommendatory)

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Security Provisions
1.4
Background
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14. IMDG Code Part 1
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Security Provisions
1.4
ADR
Chapter 1.10
RID
Chapter 1.10
IMDG Code
Chapter 1.4
IATA-DGR
Chapter 1.6
Recommendatory
except 1.4.1.1
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ADN
Chapter 1.10
UN Recommendations on the
transport of dangerous goods
Different modes of transport

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Security Provisions
1.4.1.1
Personnel engaged in the transport
of dangerous goods should be
aware of the security requirements
for such goods, in addition to those
specified in the ISPS code.
ISPS code
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Security Provisions
1.4
- Have potential for misuse in a
terrorist incident
- Listed by classes in the IMDG
Code
- Consignors and other engaged
in the transport should adopt,
implement and comply with a
security plan
High consequence dangerous goods
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Table 1.4.1

17. IMDG Code Part 1
Model Course 1.10 Slide 1.17 Sjötransport - IMDG
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