Introduction

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), an agency of the United Nations (UN), provides key regulations regarding the transport of dangerous goods by sea. The UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods defines a "dangerous good" as a material, substance or article that can cause harm to people, property, or the environment. The IMDG Code's overall objective is to provide a clear set of rules designed to assure safe practices for transporting hazardous substances and potential marine pollutants. The IMDG Code book provides personnel involved in all aspects of maritime shipping with a single detailed reference for the procedures required to ensure safe packaging, carrying, and handling of hazardous materials and articles by sea.

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