- Every dangerous cargo shipment shall be made in line with IMO policy and be accompanied by required documentation.
- Dangerous cargo with restricted/prohibited UN numbers shall not be accepted for shipment unless under special circumstance express permission is obtained from the company.
- DG containers must be checked for condition prior loading and leaking or damaged containers posing a hazard, shall be rejected.
- Before loading dangerous cargo, the company or agent must make available to the ship a copy of the shippers declaration which contains the
- Correct Technical Name of the contents of the container.
- N Number
- Class according to the IMDG Code
- Weight
- Container Number
- A Statement that the goods have been properly packed & the container is
- All Dangerous goods containers must be checked for proper label/placard as required by the IMDG code. A stock of spare labels/placards must be kept on board.
- From the Technical Name, look up the index in volume ‘I’ of the IMDG Code & find out the volume & page number where the Individual Schedule of the cargo is listed. Also identify the EMS & MFAG Numbers .
- From find out the action to be taken in case of various emergencies. Medical aid & promulgate this information to concerned members of the ship’s staff.
- It must be ensured that all DG containers are loaded in the planned stow position. Any discrepancies shall be brought to the notice of the Terminal planner / Central planner and / or local agent as required.
- The requisite day/night signals for vessels carrying / loading / discharging dangerous cargo shall be displayed.
- Carry out drills & instruct the crew members regarding action to be taken in an emergency & use of emergency equipment.
- Check lashing frequently y especially if bad weather is expected.
The final condition may be accepted only if meeting all stowage and segregation requirements; else it must be corrected by discharging / shifting concerned container(s).
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