Ppt Spd Module 1

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Module 1 : Intro du ct ion to the IMDG Code

Sustainable Port Development

Objectives

Recognize the international framework under which the

transport storage and handling of Dangerous Goods is

operating and the specific regulations applying to thetransport by sea.

Explain the basic chemical and physical parameters of

elements, compounds and solution mixtures

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Year Issue

1894 British Merchant Shipping act introduce Dangerous

goods and carriage of cattle

1914 Introduction Safety of life at sea (SOLAS)-major event

the loss of Titanic

1929 Due to the First world War SOLAS 1914 was not

enforced. Maritime community waited until 1933

1948 New chapter in SOLAS specially on Carriage of Grain

and DG

1956 Committee of experts on DG recommended orange book

1959 First IMO assembly- provisions on carriage of DG in

packaged form.

1960 SOLAS convention requirements to comply with

relevant provisions of the IMDG code. Resolution 56-

classification, labelling and DG documentation

History of DG operations

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MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION TO THEINTERNATIONAL MARITIME

DANGEROUS GOODS CODE

(IMDG CODE)

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What is the International Maritime

Organization (IMO) ?

- Specialized agency of

United Nationsresponsible for world

maritime affairs.

- Focus on maritimesafety policies for all

member nations

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What is the IMDG Code?

The Code is supported by a variety of international

conventions and codes such as:

Recommendation on the Safe Transport of Dangerous Cargoes and

Related Activities in Port Areas

A Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes

The international Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships

carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk

The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of ships

carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk

International Recommendations concerning the Carriage of DG by Rail

(RID), Road (ADR) and by Inland waterway (AND and ADNR)

Regularly updated (every two years) by IMO Subcommittee on

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Who uses the IMDG code? Manufacturers

Packers,

Shippers,

Feeder Service Providers

such as Road, Rail and

Port Authorities

Shipping lines

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Why use the IMDG Code ?

To enhance the safe carriage of dangerous goods

while facilitating the free unrestricted of such goods.

To provide uniformity in world wide regulations

concerning transport of dangerous goods by sea

To provide advice to users in an emergency event.

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Amendment 35-10 is the latest version of the

IMDG Code.

Compulsory Jan 2012 IMDG Code is amended

every two year so as to be aligned with theORANGE BOOKamendment.

Volume One- Dangerous Goods operational

Volume Two- Chemical listings

Volume Three- Emergency

Procedures

Contents of the IMDG Code

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What is matter ?Matter is everything you can see or touch in the

Universe.

Two properties:

a) Occupies a place in the space

b) It has mass

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AChemical will change its state due to

the following:

1) Temperature

2) Pressure

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How can chemicals be present in

nature?

Mainly in three states :

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Hanj in Pennsy lvania: Following an explosion in November 2002

off the coast of Sri Lanka in which two seafarers died, the shipwas declared a constructive total loss and sold for scrap. The fire

started by the explosion burned for more than a week, fed by

fireworks and other hazardous substances contained in 60 boxes

aboard the 280m vessel.

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