Aim of IMDG Code
1. To regulate the transport by sea of dangerous goods to reasonably prevent injury to persons or damage to the ship.
2. To regulate transport by sea of marine pollutants to prevent harm to the marine environment.
However any regulations should not unnecessarily impede the movement of dangerous goods.
IMDG Code applies to….
Applies to all ships carrying dangerous goods in packaged form or solid form in bulk except ship stores and equipment.
Ref: Cargo work book by Capt Errol Fernandes