International and national modal regulations

Organizations that use the Code as a basis for their storage and handling bye-laws within loading and discharge areas

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What regulations may recognize all or part of the provisions of the Code?

Ships constructed on or after 1 September 1984 but before 1 July 2002

Cargo ships of 500 gross tons or over constructed on or after 1 September 1984 but before 1 July 2002

Cargo ships of less than 500 gross tons constructed on or after 1 February 1992 but before 1 July 2002

What are the requirements for ships that fall under regulation 11-2/19 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974?

To extend the application of the Code's provisions to these cargo ships

To not carry dangerous goods in packaged form

To comply with the requirements of the IMDG Code

What is recommended for cargo ships of less than 500 gross tons constructed on or after 1 September 1984 and before 1 February 1992?

Ships constructed on or after 1 July 2002

Which ships are subject to the provisions of this Code for carrying marine pollutants?

Who has the responsibility for carrying out a particular action prescribed in this Code?

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

International Maritime Documentation Guide

International Maritime Cargo Security Manual

Goods that are legally treated as mandatory

Substances, materials, and articles covered by the IMDG Code

Goods that are packaged according to international regulations

The form of containment specified in the IMDG Code

Goods that are tightly sealed for transportation

It applies to the carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form in all ships

It applies to ships' stores and equipment

It prohibits the carriage of dangerous goods

What is the application of Regulation 2 of the IMDG Code?

The classification set out in the IMDG Code

What is required in all documents relating to the carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form by sea?

Detailed instructions on emergency response

A cargo transport unit packing certificate

What should the transport documents prepared by the shipper include?

It should be reported to the nearest coastal State

What should be done if there is due cause to suspect that a cargo transport unit is not in compliance with the requirements?

Which document should be made available before departure to the person designated by the port State authority?

According to the guidelines developed by the Organization

According to the proper shipping name of the goods

According to the classification set out in the IMDG Code

How should cargo, cargo units, and cargo transport units be loaded, stowed, and secured throughout the voyage?

Report the incident to the nearest coastal State

Report the incident to the port State authority

What should the master or person in charge of the ship do in the event of an incident involving the loss of dangerous goods in packaged form into the sea?

Substances identified as marine pollutants in the IMDG Code

What are harmful substances in the context of Annex III?

The specific forms of containment specified for harmful substances in the IMDG Code

The size and shape of the packaging used for harmful substances

The method of sealing the packaging containing harmful substances

What does package form mean in the context of Annex III?

The correct technical name and indication that the substance is a marine pollutant

The United Nations number of the substance

What is required to be marked on packages containing a harmful substance?

How long should the marking and labeling remain identifiable on packages surviving in the sea?

Are small quantities of harmful substances exempted from marking requirements?

A signed certificate stating that the shipment is properly packaged and marked

A declaration indicating the quantity of harmful substances on board

A detailed stowage plan showing the location of harmful substances on board

What is required in the shipping documents supplied by the shipper?

Properly stowed and secured to minimize hazards to the marine environment

Loosely stowed to allow easy access in case of emergency

Stowed separately from other cargo to prevent contamination

Yes, if necessary for securing the safety of the ship or saving life at sea

Only if approved by the Port State authority

Are there any exceptions to jettisoning harmful substances carried in packaged form?

Officers authorized by the Port State authority

Officers from the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea

Who can inspect a ship in a port concerning operational requirements under Annex III?

What factors do the design and operation of packages for transporting radioactive material depend on?

Systematic arrangements aimed at providing adequate consideration of radiation protection measures

Compliance with the International Basic Safety Standards for Protection against Ionizing Radiation

Periodic assessments of radiation doses to persons

What does the radiation protection programme for the transport of radioactive material consist of?

Training concerning radiation protection and precautions to restrict occupational exposure

Training on emergency response procedures

Training on the use and maintenance of packaging

What training should those involved in the transport of radioactive material receive?

Conduct dose assessment program via workplace monitoring

What should be done when assessing occupational exposures arising from transport activities?

Certification of design specification implementation

Competent authority inspection during manufacture and use

What should be established and implemented to ensure compliance with the relevant provisions of the Code?

Compliance with all relevant provisions and specifications

Monitoring the design, manufacture, testing, inspection, and maintenance

What should the compliance assurance programme ensure?

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