Hazardous cargoes – It does not have any intensic dangerous properties but has a potential cause danger to life , property and environment if not stored , handled , secured and transported with proper precautions.
Dangerous cargoes – It has intensic dangerous property through which it can cause danger to life and property.
Harmful cargoes – Harmful cargoes means any substance which is introduce the sea which is liable to create hazard to human health , to harm living resources and marine life, to damage amenities or to interfere with other legitimate uses of sea.