What are the international maritime rules?

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code for short) is a mandatory rule formulated by the International Maritime Organization to implement the revised 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and the revised 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, which plays an important role in ensuring the transportation safety of packaged dangerous goods and preventing them from polluting the marine environment. 20 10 in may, the 87th meeting of the maritime safety Committee of the international maritime organization adopted the 35th set of amendments to the international dangerous goods code. According to the resolution No.294 of the Maritime Safety Committee, the 35th set of amendments to the International Dangerous Goods Code was voluntarily implemented on 201110, and was enforced on 20 12 10. The 20 10 version of the International Dangerous Goods Code has not been intensively revised, and the changes are scattered in various chapters. The first chapter mainly revised some definitions and training requirements; The second chapter slightly adjusts the classification requirements of various dangerous goods; In chapter 3, some special provisions were added and deleted, and the list of dangerous goods was adjusted accordingly, and limited signs were added; The fourth chapter revised and added some packaging guidelines; In chapter 5, the contents of some electronic documents are added, the transportation requirements of fumigation goods in each section are deleted, and the special provisions in chapter 5.5 are added to centralize and standardize fumigation goods; The sixth chapter mainly revised the marking requirements of packaging containers; Chapter 7 has only been revised a little. The Maritime Safety Administration of the People's Republic of China organized and compiled the Chinese version of the International Dangerous Goods Code 20 10. In translation, we strive to be faithful to the original text and keep professional terms and terms that have been used for many years to maintain the continuity of the rules. The International Dangerous Code is an essential reference book for supervisors, carriers, shippers, ship inspectors, dangerous goods manufacturers, packaging inspectors and port operators engaged in the transport of dangerous goods. The revised 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS Convention) covers all aspects of maritime safety, including the mandatory provisions on packaging or the transportation of solid dangerous goods in Part A of Chapter VII. The transportation of dangerous goods must comply with the relevant provisions of Chapter VII, which is further stipulated in IMDG DODE Convention. Article II-119 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, as amended, transports dangerous substances to ships whose keels were laid on or after July12002, or ships which are in a similar construction stage and intend to carry dangerous goods. The 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78 for short), as amended by the 1978 Protocol, covers all aspects of preventing marine pollution, and its annex III includes mandatory provisions for preventing pollution by harmful substances in marine packaging. In addition to transporting hazardous substances according to Annex III of IMDG Rules, it is prohibited to transport hazardous substances by ship according to Article 1(2). According to the Rules for Reporting Accidents of Hazardous Substances (MARPOL 73/78 Protocol 1), the captain or other person in charge of the ship must report the accident of losing these hazardous substances. Each substance harmful to the marine environment is marked with the letter P in the fourth column of the list of dangerous goods in these Rules and the general index. It is suggested that governments should adopt or make use of the provisions of Article VII/ 1.4 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and Article 1.3 of Annex III of MARPOL 73/78, which were adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution A.7 16( 17). According to SOLAS Convention 1974, the revised International Hazard Code has been mandatory since June 65438+ 10/day, 2004, but some contents are still suggestive. The implementation of these rules will unify the customs and procedures for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and ensure the implementation of the mandatory provisions of the amended SOLAS Convention 1974 and Annex III of MARPOL 73/78. This rule has made many modifications to the specific requirements of each substance, material or article, both in form and content, and its purpose is to be consistent with the development and progress of the industry. The General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization authorized the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) to make various amendments to these rules, so as to enable the organization to respond quickly to the development of the transportation industry. In order to promote the development of multimodal transport of dangerous goods, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) decided at its 87th meeting that all countries can voluntarily implement the Rules from 20121kloc-0/0/0. Resolution MSC.294(87) and the preamble to these rules clarify this point. It should be emphasized that the words "should", "should" and "may" used in the wording of these Rules respectively indicate that the relevant provisions are "mandatory", "suggestive" and "selective". Catalogue (Volume I) Preface 1- General Provisions, Definitions and Training Chapter 1 General Provisions Chapter 1.2 Definitions, Units of Measurement and Abbreviations Chapter 1.3 Training Chapter 1.4 Safety Provisions Chapter1. Kloc-0/ Chapter 1 Class-Explosives Chapter 2 Substances that give off flammable gases when contacting water Chapter 2.5 Class 5-Oxidized substances and organic peroxides Chapter 2.6 Class 6-Oxidized substances and infectious substances Chapter 2.7 Class 7-Radioactive substances Chapter 2.8 Class 8-Corrosive products Chapter 2.9 Various dangerous substances and articles (Class 9) and substances harmful to the environment Chapter 2. For special provisions and limited exemptions, please refer to Part 4 of Book II-Provisions on Packaging and Tanks, Chapter 4. 1, Use of Packaging (including IBCs and Bulk Containers), Chapter 4. 1, Use of Movable Tanks and Multi-unit Gas Containers, Chapter 4.3, Use of Bulk Containers, Part 5. Marking and marking of packaging (including medium-sized bulk containers) Chapter 5.3 Marking and marking of cargo transport parts Chapter 5.4 Document Chapter 5.5 Special Provisions Part 6-Construction and testing of packaging, medium-sized bulk containers, bulk packaging, movable tanks and cabinets, multi-unit oxygen containers and road tankers Chapter 6. 1 Provisions on construction and testing of packaging (except for Class 6.2 substances) Chapter 6.2 Pressure vessels, Specification for manufacturing and testing of fuel cell boxes containing liquefied combustible gas in aerosol containers and gas bottles Chapter 6.3 Specification for packaging manufacturing and testing Chapter 6.2 Class A infectious substances Chapter 6.4 Rules for manufacturing, testing and approval of Class 7 substances and packaging Chapter 6.5 Rules for manufacturing and testing of medium bulk containers (IBCs) Chapter 6.6 Rules for manufacturing and testing of bulk packages Chapter 6.7 Rules for design, manufacturing and testing, Inspection and testing of movable tanks and multi-gas containers Chapter 6.8 Rules for road tankers Chapter 6.9 Provisions on design, construction, inspection and testing Part 7-Relevant provisions on transport operations Chapter 7. 1 Chapter 7.2 Isolation Chapter 7.3 Special provisions on accidents and fire prevention of dangerous goods Chapter 7.4 Shipborne cargo transport parts Chapter 7.5 Loading of cargo transport parts Chapter 7.6 Barge transport of dangerous goods Chapter 7.7 Temperature control provisions Chapter 7.9 List of Exemptions, Approvals and Certificates (Volume II) Part 3-List of Dangerous Goods, Special Provisions and Exemptions Chapter 3. 1 General Provisions Chapter 3.2 List of Dangerous Goods Chapter 3.3 applies to specific substances, Special Provisions for Materials and Articles Chapter 3.4 Limited Quantity Chapter 3.5 Dangerous Goods Packaged in Exempted Quantity Appendix A List of Correct Shipping Names of General and Non-specific Articles Appendix B Glossary of English Names of Dangerous Goods Index of Chinese Names of Dangerous Goods Catalogue (Volume III) Emergency Measures for Dangerous Goods on Board (ems Guide) Medical First Aid Guide for Dangerous Goods Accidents (MFAG) Reporting Procedure IMO/ International Labour Organization/ UNECE Guidelines for Loading Freight Transport Components Recommendations for Safe Use of Pesticides on Ships Recommendations for Safe Use of Pesticides in Cargo Holes Recommendations for Safe Use of Pesticides on Ships (INF Rules) Appendix: Resolutions and Notices on International Dangerous Rules and Their Supplements.