Containers And IMDG Code

Question 1

How do you know that a container is safe to use?

Answer 1

It will have a valid safety approval or CSC Plate

Question 2

To which containers does the CSC Code apply?

Answer 2

The requirements of CSC 1972 apply to the vast majority of freight containers used internationally, except those explicitly designed for carriage by air.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the CSC Plate?

Answer 3

The CSC plate indicates that a container
Complies with the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) 1972. It ensures that Containers are structurally sound, safe for handling, stacking and transporting cargo internationally.

Question 4

What are the details found on a CSC plate?

Answer 4

1. CSC Safety Approval Stamp
2. Country of approval and approval
   reference.
3. Date of manufacture.
4. Manufacturer’s identifcation number of the Container.
5. Maximum Gross Weight (kg and lbs).
6. Allowable Stacking Weight (kg and Ibs).
7. Transverse racking test load value.

Question 5

What markings are required in containers?

Answer 5

1. Container number
2. Check digit
3. ISO Code
4. Operational markings
5. CSC plate

Question 6

What is the purpose of the IMDG Code?

Answer 6

The IMDG Code aims to ensure safe carriage of dangerous goods by sea, facilitate free movement of such cargoes and prevent marine pollution.

Question 7

When did IMDG Code become mandatory under international law.

Answer 7

1st Jan 2004

Question 8

How many volumes does IMDG consist of?

Answer 8

Vol 1
Vol 2
Supplement

Question 9

Why was the IMDG Code created

Answer 9

The code was created to replace various differing national laws with standardised international framework for identifying and labelling dangerous goods.

Question 10

What is contained in vol 1 of the IMDG code?

Answer 10

Classification, packing provisions, consignment procedures, packing construction standards, and stowage and segregation provisions.

Question 11

What is contained in volume 2 of IMDG code?

Answer 11

Dangerous goods list

Question 12

What important guides are in IMDG code Supplement?

Answer 12

Emergency response procedures
MFAG

Question 13

How often is IMDG Code updated?

Answer 13

Every 2 years

Question 14

How many main UN classes of DG are there?

Answer 14

9

Question 15

What happens when class 4.3 comes in contact with water?

Answer 15

Substances emit flammable gas when they come in contact with water

Question 16

How many divisions does class 2 (gases) have?

Answer 16

3 divisions
1. 2.1 (flammable gases)
2. 2.2 (non flammable non toxic gases)
3. 2.3 (Toxic gases)

Question 17

Answer 17

Explosives

Question 18

Answer 18

Gases

Question 19

Answer 19

Flammable liquids

Question 20

Answer 20

Flammable solids

Question 21

Answer 21

Oxidising substances

Question 22

Answer 22

Toxic substances

Question 23

Answer 23

Radioactive material

Question 24

Answer 24

Corrosive substances

Question 25

Answer 25

Miscellaneous dangerous goods.

Question 26

What are the 3 packing groups in IMDG Code and what do they indicate?

Answer 26

• Packing Group I () indicates high danger. • Packing Group I (Y) indicates medium danger. • Packing Group Ill (Z) indicates low danger.

Question 27

What document is specifically required for containers and vehicles carrying dangerous goods?

Answer 27

A Container/ Vehicle packing certificate is required in addition to the dangerous goods transport document.

Question 28

What is a dangerous goods transport document?

Answer 28

It is a declaration of the cargo information required under the IMDG Code and includes a Shipper's Declaration that the consignment is accurately described, properly packaged, marked and labelled, and is in good condition.

Question 29

Where can you find the packaging instructions in the IMDG code?

Answer 29

The packaging instructions are found in ch 4 of IMDG code.

Question 30

What must be verified before signing the container/ Vehicle packing certificate?

Answer 30

The certificate must verify that the goods, that packages were properly segregated, that all packages were inspected and braced, and that appropriate documentation was received. container/vehicle was clean and fit to receive for damage, that goods were correctly loaded

Question 31

What are the 3 main requirements that must be certified in a dangerous goods transport document?

Answer 31

The document must certify that the goods are properly packaged, marked and labelled, and in proper condition for transport in accordance with applicable regulations.

Question 32

In which part of the IMDG code is the dangerous goods list?

Answer 32

Volume 2

Question 33

What is the dangerous goods list?

Answer 33

An ordered list of dangerous goods by UN number

Question 34

Why is volume 2 typically the starting point for IMDG code Users?

Answer 34

Volume 2 is the starting point because it provides all essential information needed to load and segregate dangerous goods, allowing users to look up specific substances using UN numbers.

Question 35

How can you identify specific dangerous goods on the list?

Answer 35

You can identify a specific good using its UN number, which can be found on the dangerous goods transport document or container marking.

Question 36

What are the 4 segregation terms as listed in the IMDG code?

Answer 36

1. Away from. 2. Separated from. 3. Separated by a complete compartment or hold from. 4. Separated longitudinally by an intervening complete compartment or hold from.

Question 37

Which certificate authorises vessels to carry dangerous goods in packaged form?

Answer 37

Dangerous goods document of compliance

Question 38

Which document provides a visual representation of where dangerous goods can be carried onboard a vessel?

Answer 38

Schedule 1 of the DOC

Question 39

Where can you find the stowage requirements for a specific dangerous good?

Answer 39

Stowage requirements in column 16 of DG list

Question 40

Why are limited and excepted quantities afforded relief from some requirements of the IMDG code?

Answer 40

The IMDG Code recognises that small amounts of dangerous goods present a lower risk during transport. This provision is intended to simplify the transport of consumer goods like aerosols, cleaning products, and paints.

Question 41

Which are smaller, limited quantities or Excepted quantities?

Answer 41

Excepted quantities are smaller

Question 42

How can a seafarer determine the max amount of a limited quantity?

Answer 42

By referring to column 7a of the DG list in volume 2 of the IMDG code

Question 43

What is this for?

Answer 43

Excepted Quantity

Question 44

What is this?

Answer 44

Limited quantity

Question 45

What is a stowage category under IMDG code?

Answer 45

Stowage categories define whether the cargo must be stowed on deck, under deck, or in specially ventilated spaces.The stowage categories are named 01 to 05 for explosives and A to E for everything else.

Question 46

What is the EMS guide?

Answer 46

The EmS Guide provides guidance on Emergency Response Procedures for Goods, including emergency schedules for incidents involving dangerous Ships Carrying Dangerous substances.

Question 47

What are the 2 types of EMS codes found in DG list?

Answer 47

F codes for fire S codes for spillage

Question 48

What is the primary purpose of the MFAG?

Answer 48

The MFAG provides advice for initial management of chemical poisoning and diagnosis within the facilities available at sea.

Question 49

How do you start using the EMS guide in an Emergency?

Answer 49

First, you need to find the EmS code for the UN Number of the dangerous good in the Dangerous Goods List in Volume 2, then locate the corresponding Emergency Schedule in the Supplement.

Question 50

What is the first step in using the MFAG?

Answer 50

Assess the casualty using the emergency action flow chart.

Question 51

What info does an F code provide

Answer 51

Fire fighting response to emergencies involving DG

Question 52

What information does an S-code provide

Answer 52

Information for spill response to emergencies involving DG.