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The IMDG Code regulates the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea, aiming to ensure safety, protect the marine environment, and prevent damage. It includes guidelines on classification, packing, marking, segregation, and documentation, as well as emergency response procedures. Compliance with the IMDG Code is crucial for maritime professionals to mitigate risks associated with dangerous goods.

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The IMDG Code regulates the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea, aiming to ensure safety, protect the marine environment, and prevent damage. It includes guidelines on classification, packing, marking, segregation, and documentation, as well as emergency response procedures. Compliance with the IMDG Code is crucial for maritime professionals to mitigate risks associated with dangerous goods.

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IMDG CODE – COMPRESSED NOTES

Introduction
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code governs the safe carriage of
dangerous goods by sea. It supplements SOLAS 1974 and MARPOL 73/78 and became
mandatory on 1 January 2004.

Objectives of IMDG Code


- Ensure safety of life and ship
- Protect marine environment
- Prevent damage to cargo and personnel
- Ensure uniform international regulations

Classification of Dangerous Goods


Dangerous goods are classified into 9 classes based on hazard.

Packing, Marking, Labelling & Placarding


Dangerous goods must be correctly packed, marked, labelled and placarded as per IMDG
Code requirements.
Segregation of Dangerous Goods
Segregation prevents dangerous interaction between incompatible substances.

Documentation
Key documents include Document of Compliance, Dangerous Goods Manifest, Dangerous
Goods Declaration, EmS and MFAG.

Emergency Response
EmS provides fire and spillage response guidance, while MFAG gives medical first aid
instructions.

Conclusion
The IMDG Code plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and environmentally responsible
transport of dangerous goods by sea. Strict compliance with classification, packing,
documentation, stowage, segregation and emergency procedures significantly reduces risks
to ships, crew and the marine environment. Proper understanding and application of the
IMDG Code is therefore essential for all maritime professionals.

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