IMDG - Dangerous Goods by Sea

The carriage of Dangerous Goods by sea is governed in UK law by the Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulations 1990. These regulations enact the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code established by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The IMDG Code covers the carriage of goods, which have been classified as dangerous if transported by sea, or are a marine pollutant. Information regarding the code can be viewed on the IMO website.

At RoadSafe (based in Southampton, one of Europe's busiest container pots) we can guide you through all aspects of the IMDGCode - Dangerous Goods Notes (DGN's), Stowage, segregation and security aspects.

It's worth remembering that these regulations not only apply to container ships. Dangerous Goods in a vehicle carried on a ferry to the Isle-of-Wight, Channel Islands, Isle-of-Man or the scottish isles for example, must be packaged, labelled and segregated in accordance with IMDG.

In the UK, the Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutant) Regulations 1997 and the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987 also apply. Read about dangerous goods on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) website - Opens in a new window.

Since 1st January 2010, the training of both shore based and shipboard personnel involved with the carriage of Dangerous Goods has become a mandatory legal requirement.

We offer training at our Southampton centre or at your own premises - nationwide. Arranging courses when required, to offer maximum flexibility.

Courses will cover the required minimum subjects, from simple awareness to a full, in-depth study of the IMDG manuals. Also, courses can be customised to meet your exact requirements, covering such aspects as container packing, ro-ro ferry operations or the fire, spillage and First Aid schedules found in the IMDG Supplement.

Whatever your requirements, RoadSafe Europe can offer a course to meet them - contact us today.