Responsibilities and duties
Responsibilities and duties
The shipper must:
- Classify and declare (dangerous goods declaration) the goods in compliance with the IMDG Code
- Package the goods in compliance with the IMDG Code
- Label the items/packages with the proper shipping name, UN number, hazard labels and, when appropriate, a marine pollutant label.
- Certify that the goods are correctly packaged and labelled and that the goods are suitable for transportation by sea
- Ensure that incompatible goods are not stowed in the same transport unit
- Issue a stowage certificate when stowing in a container or hold
The shipper must also ensure that the packaging:
- is sturdily made and is in good condition
- is designed so any internal surfaces the contents may come into contact with, are not dangerously affected by the substance being transported
- is able to withstand the normal risks that are involved in handling and in transportation by sea
- as a minimum, is in compliance with the stipulations of the IMDG code
The carrier must:
- Ensure that the crew has received the necessary training
- Undertake separation of goods in compliance with the IMDG code
- Prepare a list of the dangerous goods on board and their location on the ship
- Ensure that the necessary emergency equipment is on board
If you have any questions regarding transport of dangerous goods you are welcome to contact the operations department, telephone +299 34 91 17 or imdg@ral.gl.
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Dangerous goods declarations
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