1 Arrival by Water
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1 Arrival by Water

  1.1 Packaged dangerous cargoes:

  • .1 the name of the ship and ship’s IMO number, agent and estimated time of arrival (ETA), normally not less than 24 hours before arrival;

  • .2 a list showing the Proper Shipping Name of the dangerous goods, the UN number, the class or, when assigned the division of the goods, including for class 1, the compatibility group letter, (if applicable), any subsidiary risk, the number and type of packages, packing group, the flashpoint range (as appropriate), the quantity and additional information as required by the chapter 5.4 of the IMDG Code;

    1.1.2 Each cargo, consignment or item in the list should be numbered consecutively to enable easy reference.

  • .3 the precise stowage of the dangerous cargoes on board, indicating those to be unloaded and those to be left on board;

    1.1.3 Dangerous cargoes which are to remain on board should be stated with due reference to the number in the list (see above).

  • .4 the condition of the dangerous cargoes if any undue hazard is likely to arise; and

  • .5 any known defect which may substantially affect the safety of the port area or the ship.

  1.2 Bulk dangerous cargoes (liquid or solid):

  • .1 the name of the ship and ship’s IMO number, agent and estimated time of arrival (ETA), normally not less than 24 hours before arrival;

  • .2 a list showing the product name of the bulk dangerous cargoes and any other information required by the relevant IMO code;

  • .3 whether a valid International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, or a Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, whichever is appropriate, an International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk (NLS Certificate) and/or an International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, as appropriate, are held for the cargo;

  • .4 location of the dangerous cargoes on board, indicating those to be unloaded and those to be left on board;

    1.2.4 Combination carriers entering a dry cargo terminal should state the nature of the last three cargoes and their flashpoints, where applicable, and the present condition of the tanks/cargo holds (i.e. whether they are gas-free).

  • .5 the condition of the dangerous cargoes and any known defect in the cargo containment and handling system, equipment or instrumentation related to the cargo carried in bulk which may lead to any undue hazard; and

  • .6 any known defect which may substantially affect the safety of the port area or the ship.

  1.3 Additional information that may be provided to the port authority before dangerous cargoes are brought into or moved out of a port area may be amongst those specified in Part B of the ISPS Code. Other examples of information which are required by the regulatory authorities in relation to packaged dangerous cargoes are:

  • .1 Container number;

  • .2 Transport licence number or reference (if IMDG Code class 1 or 7);

  • .3 Name and contact details of consignee or of the local forwarder (if available).


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