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BOS-PRD-03.900601
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The
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
sets out in detail the requirements for the sea
transportation of dangerous goods. It is applicable to each individual substance, material or article. The Code
is mandatory and part of SOLAS convention.
This procedure specify the methods and instructions to be used to minimise the hazards and risks involved in
the loading, transportation, stowage, handling and use of hazardous materials.
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Masters
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and applicable crewmembers
shall
be fully aware of all precautions that need to be taken
at all points of the transit process with regard to hazardous materials. The manifest provided with the cargo
(Dangerous Goods or Hazardous Waste)
shall
provide the hazard classification of the materials to be loaded
and transported.
The categories of hazardous materials involved are those carried as cargo, those for shipboard use such as
cleaning and painting supplies and those likely to be encountered in normal operating circumstances.
This procedure encompasses a selection of substances that are classed as hazardous; they include but are
not limited to the following:
x
Bulk products - chemicals;
x
Explosives;
x
Compressed and liquefied gases;
x
Gasoline/petrol;
x
Radioactive materials;
x
Acid;
x
Paints, thinners and cleaning agents;
x
Cooling agents;
x
Corrosive/scale inhibitors.
Version 04. Original date: 19/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Deputy QHSE Manager. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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