
Dangerous Goods Handling
Dangerous Goods (DG) means the substances, materials, and articles that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. The transportation of such goods is regulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, and is universally adopted and implemented.
IMDG Code, or International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, is accepted as an international guideline for the safe transportation or shipment of dangerous goods or hazardous materials by water on vessel. IMDG Code is intended to protect crew members and to prevent marine pollution in the safe transportation of hazardous materials by vessel.
The implementation of the Code is mandatory in conjunction with the obligation of the members of United Nations – noting that Jordan is a member – under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78). It is intended for use not only by the mariner but also by all those involved in industries and services connected with shipping contains advice on terminology, packaging, labeling, placarding, markings, stowage, segregation, handling, and emergency response.
IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, and is universally adopted and implemented.
IMDG Code, or International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, is accepted as an international guideline for the safe transportation or shipment of dangerous goods or hazardous materials by water on vessel. IMDG Code is intended to protect crew members and to prevent marine pollution in the safe transportation of hazardous materials by vessel.
The implementation of the Code is mandatory in conjunction with the obligation of the members of United Nations – noting that Jordan is a member – under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78). It is intended for use not only by the mariner but also by all those involved in industries and services connected with shipping contains advice on terminology, packaging, labeling, placarding, markings, stowage, segregation, handling, and emergency response.