IMDG-CODE

IMDG Code marchandises dangereuses maritime IMO.

Définition

IMDG Code structure : Volume 1 + Volume 2 + Supplement. Part 1 General provisions, Part 2 Classification 9 classes UN (commune avec ICAO TI), Part 3 Dangerous Goods List (UN Numbers UN0001-UN3548), Part 4 Packing & Tank Provisions, Part 5 Consignment Procedures (placards + labels + marking), Part 6 Construction & Testing Packagings/IBCs/Tanks, Part 7 Provisions concerning Transport Operations (segregation cargo holds, container loading). Updates : Amendment 40-20 (2020-2021), 41-22 (2022-2023, mandatory 1 juin 2023), 42-24 (2024-2025, mandatory 1 juin 2025). MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) + DGD (Dangerous Goods Declaration) obligatoires shipper-prepared. Container packing Certificate IMO Form. Stowage requirements detailed by cargo type.

Origine

IMO IMCO 1959 fondation ; SOLAS 1974 Chapter VII references IMDG ; IMDG Code 1965 premiere edition ; updates bi-annuels ; Amendment 41-22 obligatoire 1 juin 2023.

Exemple en contexte

Maersk container shipment 20 tonnes chlorine UN1017 (Class 2.3 Toxic Gas) Antwerp -> Sao Paulo : IMDG Code compliance, container marking placards Class 2.3, segregation requirements cargo hold position aft, MSDS + DGD obligatoires, container packing Certificate IMO ; refus accepter sans documents.

Termes liés

• ICAO DGR — aviation equivalent.