| Document ID (ISN) | 104496 |
| CIS number |
05-689 |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code |
| Bibliographic information |
International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, 2004. |
| Internet access |
http://www.imo.org/Safety/mainframe.asp?topic_id=158 [in English]
http://www.storck-verlag.de/download/imdg/imdg_pdf.htm [in German]
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| Abstract |
Internet page dedicated to the detailed description of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, which was developed as a uniform international code for the transport of dangerous goods by sea. It covers: classification of dangerous substances; packing and tank provisions; consignment procedures; construction and testing of packagings, portable tanks and road tank vehicles; transport operations. A supplement contains information on related topics, including medical first aid, reporting procedures and the safe use of pesticides. The IMDG Code is mandatory as from 1 January 2004. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous substances; sea transport; IMO |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
packing, filling; directive; first aid; containers |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | IMO |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
Other equipment and plant
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Water transportation
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