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Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
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Volume 1 contains

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Parts 1-7 excluding part 3

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True or False?
Dangerous cargo can be loaded even if it is not correctly packaged and labelled.

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False

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The IMDG code covers

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Dangerous good carried in packaged form

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Class 6 of the IMDG Code is what?

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Toxic and infectious substances

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5
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What chapter of SOLAS is IMDG incorporated under?

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VII

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6
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What part is classification of DG in?

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CSM

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7
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The IMDG Code has:

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Two volumes and a supplement

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How many classes of dangerous goods are there in the IMDG code?

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9

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True or False?

The relevant UK legislation concerning dangerous goods is The Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulations 1997 that apply to “United Kingdom Ships wherever they may be and to other ships while they are within the United Kingdom waters”

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True

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What does IMDG PSN stand for?

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Proper shipping name

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What is required for a vessel to carry dangerous goods in packaged form?

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Document of Compliance

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How many classes of dangerous goods are there in the IMDG code?

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9

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What other IMO code includes the requirement of a “Document of Compliance”? (unrelated to IMDG Document of Compliance)

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ISM code

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13
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Which of the following is a requirement to carry DG?

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CSM

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14
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What part is classification of DG in?

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3

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15
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IMDG

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International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

16
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DG

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Dangerous Goods

17
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Purpose of IMDG

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  • Enhance the safe transport of DG
  • Protect marine environment
  • Facilitate the free unrestricted movement of DG
18
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What does volume 1 contain

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parts 1-2&4-7 of the code

Part1- general prov/definitions and training

Part2- classifications

Part4- packing and tank provisions

Part5- consignment procedures

Part6- construction and testing if packagings/portable tanks, MEGCs and road tanks vehicles

Part7- requirements concerning transport

19
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What does volume 2 contain

A

Part3- D.G list

special provisions
exceptions
appendix A (list of generic and N.O.S proper shipping names)
appendix B (glossary of terms)
index

20
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What does the supplement supersede?

A

The previous one with immediate effect

21
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What can you find in the supplement

A

EmS guide- revised emergency response procedures fire/spillage

MFAG- Med.first aid guide for accidents involving DG

Reporting procedurs

IMO/ILO/UN Economic commission for Europe guidelines

22
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The purpose of the IMDG code classification system is:

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  • To distinguish between goods which are dangerous for transport and those which are not
  • To identify the dangers which are presented by dangerous goods in transport
  • To ensure that the correct measures are taken to enable these goods to be transported safely without risk to persons or property
23
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What are the 6 classifications of dangerous goods

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1- explosives
2- gases
3- flammable liquids
4- flammable solids
5- oxidising substances
6- toxic/infectious substances
7- radioactive materials
8- corrosive substances
9- MISC. Dangerous substances and articles (including NOS- Not Otherwise Specified)

24
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How many divisions are explosives categorised into and what are they

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6:

1.1 Substances/articles with mass explosion hazard

1.2 Substances/articles with a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard

1.3 Substances/articles with a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both

1.4 Substances/articles which present no significant hazard

1.5 Very insensitive substances which have a mass explosion hazard

1.6 Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard

25
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How many divisions are gases categorised into and what are they

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3:
2.1 Flammable gases
2.2 Non flammable, non toxic gases
2.3 Toxic gases

Examples:
Nitrogen
Propane
Acetylene

26
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What is used to classify flammable liquids

A

Give off a flammable vapour at or below 60°C (flashpoint)

Vapour pressure, boiling point and viscosity may also be used for classification and assignment to packing group

Examples:
Gasoline
Resin solutions, paint
Alcohol

27
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How many divisions are flammable solids categorised into and what are they

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3

Class 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances, solid desensitized explosives and polymerizing substances

Class 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion


Class 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases

Examples:
Matches
Magnesium

28
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How many divisions are oxidising substances and organic peroxide categorised into and what are they

A

2
Class 5.1 – Oxidizing substances (may cause or contribute fire or combustion upon release of oxygen)

Class 5.2 - Organic peroxides


Examples:
Silver nitrate
Hardener to Plastic

29
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How many divisions are toxic/infectious substances categorised into and what are they

A

2
Class 6.1 – Toxic substances (may harm or be fatal for human beings if swallowed, inhaled or contacted with tissue)

Class 6.2 - Infectious substances (Contain pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and other agents which can cause diseases in humans and animals)


Examples:
Pesticides
Hospital waste

30
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who classifies radioactive materials

A

experts

31
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What are corrosive substances

A

Chemical action causing severe damage in contact with other surfaces


Examples:
Sulphuric acid

32
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what does PSN mean

A

proper ship name

33
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What do the UN number and PSN do

A

uniquely identify dangerous goods to internationally enable standardized, rapid and precise identification during transport to ensure the correct handling, stowage, segregation etc, and in the event of an emergency, ensure that the correct procedures are followed.

34
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Some general safety considerations and fire precautions that as OOW would have to consider when loading or carrying dangerous good
x5

A

Dangerous substances should be loaded or unloaded only under the supervision of a responsible officer.

Dangerous substances should not be loaded unless they have been packed and labelled in compliance with the IMDG Code.

When crew are required to handle consignments containing dangerous substance, adequate information should be available as to the nature of such substances and any special precautions to be observed.

In the event of accidental exposure to dangerous substances, reference should be made to the IMDG Medical Guide for remedial action.

Suitable precautions, such as the provision of special lifting gear, should be taken to prevent damage to receptacles containing dangerous substance.

Dry cargo operations (13 decks)

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