Carriage of dangerous goods by Sea

Carriage of dangerous goods by Sea

The detailed provisions for transporting packaged DG by sea are set out in the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG).

DG in sea tankers is regulated under Marpol (the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships).

For further information please click here: http://www.imo.org

Find out more about transporting dangerous goods by sea on the MCA website: Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)


International Regulations

Why regulation is required for carrying dangerous goods internationally.



Packaging

Information regarding the packaging of dangerous goods for transport.



Guidance and links

Free guidance publications and information on the carriage of dangerous goods.



Enforcement Notices

Details of who the Enforcement authorities are for the carriage of Dangerous Goods.



Denial of Shipment Class 7

Details on the denial and delay of Class 7 shipments.