Chapter 5

Question 1

Volume 1 contains

Answer 1

Parts 1-7 excluding part 3

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The IMDG code covers

Answer 3

Dangerous good carried in packaged form

Question 4

Class 6 of the IMDG Code is what?

Answer 4

Toxic and infectious substances

Question 5

What chapter of SOLAS is IMDG incorporated under?

Answer 5

VII

Question 6

What part is classification of DG in?

Answer 6

CSM

Question 7

The IMDG Code has:

Answer 7

Two volumes and a supplement

Question 8

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

Answer 8

9

Question 9

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”

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What does IMDG PSN stand for?

Answer 10

Proper shipping name

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Document of Compliance

Question 12

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

Answer 12

9

Question 12

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

Answer 12

ISM code

Question 13

Which of the following is a requirement to carry DG?

Answer 13

CSM

Question 14

What part is classification of DG in?

Answer 14

3

Question 15

IMDG

Answer 15

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

Question 16

DG

Answer 16

Dangerous Goods

Question 17

Purpose of IMDG

Answer 17

• Enhance the safe transport of DG
• Protect marine environment
• Facilitate the free unrestricted movement of DG

Question 18

What does volume 1 contain

Answer 18

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

Question 19

What does volume 2 contain

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What does the supplement supersede?

Answer 20

The previous one with immediate effect

Question 21

What can you find in the supplement

Answer 21

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

Question 22

The purpose of the IMDG code classification system is:

Answer 22

• 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

Question 23

What are the 6 classifications of dangerous goods

Answer 23

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)

Question 24

How many divisions are explosives categorised into and what are they

Answer 24

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

Question 25

How many divisions are gases categorised into and what are they

Answer 25

3: 2.1 Flammable gases 2.2 Non flammable, non toxic gases 2.3 Toxic gases Examples: Nitrogen Propane Acetylene

Question 26

What is used to classify flammable liquids

Answer 26

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

Question 27

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

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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

Answer 29

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

Question 30

who classifies radioactive materials

Answer 30

experts

Question 31

What are corrosive substances

Answer 31

Chemical action causing severe damage in contact with other surfaces 
Examples: Sulphuric acid

Question 32

what does PSN mean

Answer 32

proper ship name

Question 33

What do the UN number and PSN do

Answer 33

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.

Question 34

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

Answer 34

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.