CARGO Flashcards
What are the classes of dangerous cargo for IMDG?
Class 1: Explosives.
Examples: fireworks, ammunition, rockets, explosive charges, airbag inflators.
Class 2: Gases.
Examples: aerosols, refrigerant gases such as Freon, propane, natural gas.
Class 3: Flammable Liquids.
Examples: alcohols, lacquers and varnishes, gasoline, diesel fuel.
Class 4: Flammable Solids.
Examples: metal powders, phosphorous, matches, celluloid.
Class 5: Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides.
Examples: ammonium nitrate fertilizers, chemical oxygen generators, hydrogen peroxide.
Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances.
Examples: medical waste, biological specimens, mercury compounds.
Class 7: Radioactive Substances.
Examples: uranium compounds, radioactive ores, medical isotopes.
Class 8: Corrosives.
Examples: batteries, acids, formaldehyde, fire extinguisher charges.
Class 9: Miscellaneous Hazardous Goods.
Examples: dry ice, internal combustion engines, magnetized materials, life saving devices.
Where will you find information about securing the cargo, why do we have it and who approves it?
Cargo securing manual as per solas chapter 6.
To meet the specific needs of the ship.
Approved by the flag state.
Can any ship carry DG? Where does it state that you can?
Must have document of compliance
SOLAS CH2 - Ship has been designed/suitable for the carriage of DG
You now have a DG that needs to be loaded, what do you need?
Shippers information.
Type of DG by placard.
Stowage plan and segregation tables.
You are on a container ship, How would loading a very HEAVY CONTAINER affect the vessel’s STABILITY?
Will cause a rise in GM on upper decks.
Inadequate transverse stability / Potential LIST.
A central lower hold would be more appropriate.
What information can be taken from IMDG volume 2?
UN number Proper shipping name Class Special provisions Ems Stowage and handling
