30.11 Permitted Packaged Dangerous Goods
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30.11 Permitted Packaged Dangerous Goods

  30.11.1 A restricted list of dangerous goods, as contained in the IMDG Code, will be permitted:-

  • .1 Class 1 Explosives - when carrying military explosives a qualified military or explosive expert should be present when explosives are being loaded, carried and unloaded;

  • .2 Class 2.1 - permitted

  • .3 Class 2.2 - permitted

  • .4 Class 2.3 - prohibited;

  • .5 Class 3 Substances - the size of the container carrying Class 3 products will be limited to 30 litres;

  • .6 Class 4 Substances - prohibited;

  • .7 Class 5 Substances - prohibited;

  • .8 Class 6.1 Substances - packing group III substances only with a limit of 30 litres and 30 Kg;

  • .9 Class 6.2 Substances - prohibited;

  • .10 Class 7 Substances - prohibited;

  • .11 Class 8 Substances - packing group I and II substances prohibited, packing group III substances restricted to 30 litres max; and

  • .12 Class 9 Substances - permitted subject to container capacity, 30 litres liquid, and 30 kg weight.

  30.11.2 Although the above table restricts the carriage of certain classes of dangerous goods, when these goods are carried in Limited Quantities as laid down in the IMDG Code, the restrictions do not apply, and the goods may be carried.

  30.11.3 Should an operator want to carry prohibited packaged dangerous goods on a regular basis, then a submission, with a safety assessment, should be submitted to the MCA via the Certifying Authority for consideration. If agreed, the Document of Compliance will be amended accordingly. This may involve the carriage of additional safety equipment. The assessment procedure should be discussed with the MCA before proceeding.

Parent topic: 30 Packaged Dangerous Goods
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