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Safe carriage of dangerous goods by sea in accordance with the provisions of IMDG Code, as amended.
Applicable to:
All stakeholders involved in the carriage of dangerous goods by sea
Effective Date:
1st January 2010
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Compliance with IMDG Code as amended
Stakeholders must comply with the existing MS (Carriage of Cargo) Rules 1991 and the new provisions of the IMDG Code as amended.
- New IMDG Code: Includes 9 classes of dangerous goods, updated list, stowage requirements, proper cargo information, reporting, and emergency response.
- Training Requirements: Shipboard and shore personnel must be trained as per IMDG Code, with periodic refresher training.
- Accessibility of IMDG Code: Obtain details on ordering publications from IMO Publishing Service.
II/4 IMDG Code, as amended
Important Note
Non-compliance may lead to legal action as prescribed in the Indian Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
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