We would like to remind customers that on January 1st 2010 Amendment 34 of the IMDG Code comes into force.
Chapter 5.4 details the information that is required on the Dangerous Goods Transport Document. Shippers must conform to these regulations with no exception, so below are explained the key documentary requirements.
1: Shippers may use a Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form as stipulated in the IMDG Code, or an alternative like the SITPRO style Dangerous Goods Note (DGN) document which is in common use within the UK.
2: It is the Shippers responsibility to ensure that the declarations, packing of cargo & completion of DG paperwork is correct - not the carrier.
1: Shippers must adhere to the completion guide as detailed on the SITPRO website, ensuring they fully observe Amendment 34 of the IMDG code.
2: All DGNs must be typed (NOT hand written), with exception of the following items:-
A: Container Number
B: Seal Number
C: Haulier details
D: Signatures
E: Booking Number (may be hand written, but typed preferred)
Section 5.4.1.4.1 of the IMDG code stipulates that the DGN should contain the following information for each dangerous substance, material or article offered for transport:-
1: The UN number preceded by the letters "UN"
2: The proper shipping name, as determined according to 3.1.2 of the IMDG code, including the technical name in parenthesis. If the cargo is a marine pollutant, the DGN should state this after the proper shipping name
3: The primary hazard class or, when assigned, the division of the goods, including for class 1, the compatibility group letter. The words "Class" or "Division" may be included, preceding the primary hazard class or division numbers
4: Subsidiary hazard class or division number(s) corresponding to the subsidiary risk label(s) required to be applied, when assigned, shall be entered following the primary hazard class or division and shall be enclosed in parenthesis. The words "Class" or "Division" may be included preceding the subsidiary hazard class or division numbers
5: Where assigned, the packing group for the substance or article which may be preceded "PG" (e.g. PG II)
The five elements above MUST be shown in the order listed above.
UN1098 ALLYL ALCOHOL 6.1 (3) I (21ºC c.c.)
UN1098, ALLYL ALCOHOL, 6.1, (class 3), PG I, (21ºC c.c.)
UN1092, ACROLEIN, STABILIZED , CLASS 6.1 (3), PG I, (-24ºC c.c.) MARINE POLLUTANT
UN2761 ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDE, SOLID, TOXIC, (ALDRIN 19%), CLASS 6.1, PG III, MARINE POLLUTANT
OOCL operates a zero defect policy regarding the shipment of hazardous cargo, our main concerns being safety & the environment. Should any member of OOCL staff identify any DGN discrepancies they will be brought to the attention of the customer concerned and rectification will be requested before shipment can take place.
OOCL regularly conducts physical examinations of DG containers to ensure regulatory compliance.
Additional information has to be added to DGNs when cargo is booked to Canada or the USA via Canada. The following is an extract from regulatory requirements as issued by Transport Canada:-
Quote - (f) the words "24-Hour Number" or "Numéro 24 heures", or an abbreviation of these words, followed by a telephone number, including the area code, at which the consignor can be reached immediately for technical information about the dangerous goods in transport, without breaking the telephone connection made by the caller. - Unquote
OOCL will only accept the wordings 24 HR Number or 24 Hour Number.
DGNs that have alternative wording to that described above will be returned to customers for correction, meaning that the associated shipment may be significantly delayed.
For help on correct DGN completion, please refer to the SITPRO guidelines. However, please note that these do not make clear the need to add a 24 hour emergency contact for Canada. This information should be added at the bottom of section 12 of the SITPRO DGN in the format described above.
Customers are encouraged to upload their DGNs to the Shipment Folder in My OOCL Center.
Please feel free to call your local export customer service office for further details.
