Regulation PM-11.

0: Dangerous Goods
11.1 General Requirements
11.2 Operational Precautions
11.2.1 General requirements
11.2.2 Training
11.2.3 Control of entry and presence
11.2.4 Notification of dangerous goods
11.2.5 Checking the information
11.2.6 Checking of packaged dangerous goods
11.3 Loading, Discharging and Storage of Dangerous Goods
11.4 Emergency Arrangements in the Port Area
11.5 Special Provisions
11.6 Leaking Container
11.6.1 Authorization for Hazmat/ Cross stuffing/ Rework operation Operations
11.6.2 Waste Disposal

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11.1 General Requirements

Many cargoes transported in packages have hazardous properties that could cause fire and explosion,
injuries or environmental damage. Emergencies could occur anywhere in the transportation chain.
However, as a result of internationally recognized rules for carriage by sea, which have applied since 1965,
millions of tonnes of dangerous goods are safely handled at ports every year.
11.2 Operational Precautions
11.2.1 General requirements
1. Adequate controls over the entry, presence and consequential handling of all types of dangerous
goods shall be in place for the safety of port workers.
2. The authority responsible for the port area shall be legally able to devise, apply and enforce
appropriate rules and standards. International guidance can be found in the IMO.s
Recommendations on the Safe Transport of Dangerous Cargoes and related Activities in Port
Areas.
3. The regulatory authorities, port management, berth operators, shipping companies and port
workers all variously have responsibilities. In addition, the many and various organizations that may
be involved with dangerous cargoes even before they reach the port area and ship have a crucial
role to play in the ultimate safe handling and transportation. This group includes shippers, packers,
those concerned with documentation, consolidators and forwarding agents, collectively called
.cargo interests., and all relevant provisions concerning the safety of dangerous goods in the port
area shall apply to them.
4. The port operators within the port limits shall designate the berths, wharves, sheds and warehouses
reserved for dangerous goods. Additionally, the port operators shall determine the waiting time of
such goods between the ships and storage areas and carriers and the maximum quantities of
dangerous goods that can be taken to port area and take the necessary fire, environment and
security precautions.
5. Port operators inform these matters to the interested bodies with a communiqu approved by the
Harbour Master.
6. If the port operators can not designate means of storage in the port area, the receiver of cargo
ensures the transportation of this substance to out of the port in the shortest possible time.
7. A separate anchorage area is determined for ships carrying dangerous goods and this anchorage is
kept clear from other ships.
8. The dangerous goods with a flashpoint of less than 60o C might be loaded or discharged in the port
areas reserved to themselves during daytime.
9. A dedicated container storage area is provided by the port operators for the dangerous goods
loaded or discharged in containers in ports. No other containers other than dangerous goods are
stored in this container storage area and the necessary security precautions (fire, environmental
safety and similar) are taken in the storage area.

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10. The flammable goods shall be kept away from spark producing resources and no spark producing
equipment or appliance to be operated within the designated dangerous area.
11. The dangerous goods shall be packaged in an adequate manner and information describing the
dangerous good and regarding the risk and safety precautions to be provided on the package.
12. The port stevedore labour and seamen related with dangerous cargo shall wear protective clothing
during handling and storing.
13. The fire fighter persons in dangerous cargo area shall be equipped with firemen outfits and fire
extinguishers and first aid units and equipment shall be kept ready for immediate use.
11.2.2 Training
1. All persons involved with the transport of dangerous goods shall be appropriately trained
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(mandatory from 1 January 2010 with reference to IMDG 2008). Such persons include persons
employed by regulatory authorities, shipping companies and cargo interests, as well as port
management, supervisors and portworkers.
2. All persons shall receive training appropriate to their duties. Different training will be appropriate for
different groups of port workers.
3. Not everybody shall attend the same course. Training shall be tailored according to the
responsibilities and involvement of the persons concerned. For example, very few persons in the
port will need to know the entire IMDG Code, although everyone needs to know the part or parts
that apply specifically to their work and the relevant port and company rules or instructions and safe
systems of work.
4. Specific training on the action to be taken in an emergency involving dangerous goods shall be
given in addition to the appropriate general awareness and familiarization and function-specific
training.
5. The general training shall be designed to provide familiarity with the general hazards of the
dangerous cargoes handled and the relevant legal requirements. This shall include a description of
the classes of dangerous goods and their marking, labelling,placarding, packing and segregation,
documentation and emergency response procedures.
6. All port workers shall receive training and instructions on the action they shall take in the event of a
spillage or other release of dangerous goods.
7. The training shall be ongoing and periodically supplemented with retraining, as necessary.
8. IMDG Training shall be taken from EHS-Trakhees approved training institute or other recognized
training institute by approved by relevant authorities
9. Training record shall be available for IMDG training under taken by all concerned.
11.2.3 Control of entry and presence
1. The entry of dangerous goods into port areas by any mode of transport shall be controlled.
2. The port authority shall determine any restrictions that may be necessary on .

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a) classes or quantities of dangerous goods that may be brought into or be present in the port
area;
b) conditions under which dangerous goods may be present or handled.
3. The port authority shall be empowered to prohibit the entry of dangerous cargoes for keeping or
storage within, or transit through, the port area if it is considered that their presence would
endanger life or property because of their condition, the condition of their containment, the condition
of their mode of transport or the conditions in the port area.
Note 1: .Keeping. refers to cargoes that are present in a port area after being taken off one means
of transport and awaiting the next means of transport to take them on their consigned journey.
.Storage. refers to cargoes that are held in the port area awaiting further instructions concerning
their sale and/or onward delivery.
Note 2: .Transit. refers to goods that are destined for another port and are due to remain on board
the ship while in the port area.
4. The port authority shall also be able to remove or require the removal of any dangerous goods or
any ship, package, freight container, tank container, portable tank, vehicle or other cargo transport
unit containing such goods within the port area that constitutes an unacceptable hazard by reason
of their condition or that of their containment.
11.2.4 Notification of dangerous goods
1. The port authority shall be notified before dangerous goods are brought into the port area.
2. Unstable substances shall not be accepted unless all necessary conditions to ensure safety have
been specified and met.
3. The notice required shall generally be not less than 24 hours. Special arrangements may need to
be made for short voyages and for certain modes of transport, categories and/or quantities of
dangerous goods.
4. The notification shall include the information specified in Annex 1 of the IMOs Recommendations
on the Safe Transport of Dangerous Cargoes and Related Activities in Port Areas.
5. Notification of dangerous goods carried by inward-bound ships shall be made by the master, the
ship-owner or his or her agent. Notification of such goods carried by land based means of transport
shall be made in accordance with national legal requirements.
6. The method of notification and the authority to which it shall be sent shall be determined by the port
authority.
7. The port authority shall make arrangements for the receipt, checking and assessment of
notifications.
8. The port authority shall be notified of the dangerous goods on board a ship before its departure.
Generally not less than three hours. notice shall be given.
11.2.5 Checking the information
1. When notifications of incoming dangerous goods are received, it is important to check that .

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a)
b)
c)
d)

the goods can be handled safely while they are in the port area;
they are correctly identified and declared;
they will be kept at an appropriate location;
any special arrangements, including emergency arrangements, are made.

2. The terminal operator shall ensure that .

a) packaged dangerous goods entering the terminal have been declared in accordance with
national legal requirements as properly identified, packaged, marked, labelled or placarded
in accordance with the IMDG Code;
b) the information supplied by the ship and by cargo interests is verified and, as far as can be
ascertained, correct.
3. Packaged dangerous goods entering from the shore side shall be physically checked at the port or
terminal entrance or some other area designated for the purpose to ensure that the correct labels,
placards and other external attachments required by theIMDG Code are all present and correct.
4. The checks shall be carried out continuously throughout the operational hours of the port. The
procedures shall include the action to be taken if the documentation or labels/placards, etc., are
found to be incorrect. Dangerous goods shall not be allowed togo further along the transportation
chain until any problems have been corrected or clarified.
11.2.6 Checking of packaged dangerous goods
1. On receipt of the documentation, checks shall be made on the accuracy of the contents. This shall
Confirm that the proper shipping name and UN number are consistent. The container or vehicle
packing certificate shall be completed, where relevant, and both the certificate and the declaration
have been signed.
2. The procedures shall ensure that those concerned know what action shall betaken in the event that
the information is not fully correct.
3. When the vehicle arrives at the port or terminal, a check shall be made that the placards, signs and
marks are affixed to the outside of the vehicle or container in the required numbers and positions.
11.3 Loading, Discharging and Storage of Dangerous Goods
1. The terminal operator shall ensure that dangerous goods are stowed safely, taking into account any
segregation required by incompatible cargoes. The general segregation rules contained in the
IMDG Code shall be used for this purpose. However, any other suitable standard may be used,
provided that it is effective and that all those concerned with its operation are aware of its
provisions.
2. Dangerous goods may be kept in specified areas in sheds, warehouses or on the terminal, or with
other cargo. Any of these options may be acceptable, but in each case proper segregation rules
shall be applied
3. In remote areas, less stringent requirements may be acceptable, but in areas sited near housing,
chemical plants or tank farms, more stringent stowage and segregation requirements may be
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4. Irrespective of any other requirements, special care shall be taken when handling dangerous
goods, whether manually, by lifting appliance or by internal movement vehicle.
5. Class 1 explosives, other than those in Division 1.4S, and Class 6.2 (Infectious Substances)
dangerous goods (in the United Nations system of classification) shall only be permitted to enter the
port area for direct shipment or delivery.
6. Special procedures shall be drawn up for the transport and handling of explosives. These shall take
into account the hazards involved, the number of people in the vicinity and the precautions set out
in the IMDG Code.
7. The terminal operator shall ensure that areas where packages of dangerous goods are kept are
properly supervised and that such goods are regularly inspected for signs of leakage or damage.
Leaking packages shall only be handled under the supervision of a responsible person.
8. Nobody shall be permitted to open or otherwise interfere with any freight container, tank container,
portable tank or vehicle containing dangerous goods without due authorization.
9. Requirements as per cargo class shall be as stated
a) Class (1) Explosives
Ships carrying explosives and goods containing more than 500 grams of explosive substances
can not berth to quays and berths, but transhipment is carried out between ships or to marine
craft in designated areas within the port. Explosives and goods containing explosive mixtures
transhipped to ships or marine craft are loaded or discharged from berths or quays designated
to such purposes outside of the city. The quantities of explosives or explosive mixtures loaded
or discharged from assigned berths or quays can not exceed 5 tonnes, loading and discharging
can not be undertaken at the same time or ships aboard one another, can not wait and can not
be stored on the berths or quays.
Such goods may be carried, provided that they are in special craft and containers, to special
warehouses with safety measures taken which are mutually determined by Harbour Master,
port managements, and Municipality
b) Class (2) Gases
Gases may be temporarily stored in special tanks or containers in reserved port areas.
Transfer of liquefied gases (by cooling) between tanks or containers may be undertaken after
the special permission by Harbour Master.
Separate classes of gases shall be carried in separate ship compartments or tanks. Loading
and discharging of gases shall be done by fixed pipes or single piece hoses and spark or
friction causing equipment like cranes winches or similar shall not be present in vicinity of the
berth area. Such goods shall be loaded to and discharged from railway cars or tankers after
special precautions are taken. In the port terminals reserved for gases, not more than one ship
in the same berth shall be loaded or discharged. .
Berths, quays and port storage areas shall be equipped with effective fire detection, prevention
and extinguishing systems
c) Class (3) Flammable Liquids
Liquids or liquid mixtures emitting flammable vapours at 60 C or lower temperatures or liquids
having dissolved or suspended flammable solids may temporarily be stored in containers in
special port areas and may be loaded to or discharged from ships and land craft

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In the loading and discharging of such goods and in the land storage areas, dry powder fire
extinguishers or similar systems shall be used
d) Class (4) Flammable Solid Goods
Flammable and combustible goods and substances emitting flammable vapours when in
contact with water may temporarily be stored in special port areas, may be loaded to or
discharged from ships and land craft and may be transported within port area.
Flammable solids containing celluloses and 500 grams or more spontaneously combustible
articles can not be stored within the port area. In the storage of flammable solid goods within
the port area, precautions to prevent stowage and area fires shall be taken. Flammable goods
with damaged packages are removed from port areas.
Goods like fish flour and oil cakes are not subject to these requirements.
e) Class (5) Oxidizing Goods
Such substances that may enter to dangerous reactions with other substances and although
themselves are not flammable, by emitting oxygen, may cause or assist other substances to
burn may temporarily be stored in open or closed port areas and may be loaded to or
discharged from ships and land craft directly.
Nonetheless, for organic peroxides, the storage, loading and discharging quantity in the port
can not exceed 30 tons. Loading and discharging more than such quantity is done outside of
the port area by transhipment.
f)

Class (6) Poisonous and Contagious Substances

Such substances, containing micro organisms causing death, serious illnesses or contagious
diseases when swallowed, breathed or contacted, may be stored in sealed containers in
special port areas after taking special precautions and may be loaded to or discharged from
ships. Such goods with a flashpoint of 60o C or lower are treated as flammable liquids.

g) Class (7) Radioactive Substances

Ships carrying the radioactive substances with mass unit activities more than 70 Bq/Kg or
compositions or mixtures containing such radioactive substances may load or discharge
provided that they document, before entering to the port, that the packaging of radioactive
substances are done in an environmentally safe way. Radioactive substances can not be
stored within the port area and removed in shortest possible time.
h) Class (8) Corrosive Substances
Such articles, irritating skin in their solid or liquid form, may be stored in open weather, special
warehouses or normal storage sheds provided that they are in special packages and may
directly be loaded to or discharged from ships. Goods with damaged packages are removed
from port areas.
Loading and discharging of such goods to railway cars and to land or sea tankers is subject to
special permission.
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Class (9) Various Dangerous Goods

Substances other than above mentioned classes of dangerous goods, that are determined to
be dangerous with experience or their dangers realized later or relatively less dangerous
substances may be stored in the port area with precautions taken in accordance with their
specifications, and may be loaded to or discharged from ships.

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J) Marine pollutants mark

The IMDG Code requirements for the type of symbol (officially called a mark) applied to
dangerous goods that are marine pollutants are changed from the triangle with a crossedout fish symbol (often called the fish and chips mark) to the new environmentallyhazardous symbol (often referred to as the fish and tree diamond mark).
Any dangerous goods identified as a marine pollutant, in the subsidiary risk column of the
dangerous goods list in Part 3 of the IMDG Code, needs to be marked with the marine
pollutant symbol if the substance is transported by sea. Also, any cargo transport unit with
these dangerous goods needs to be marked on the outside with the same symbol. The
correct sizes of these marks must be used in each case.
The shipper of the dangerous goods is responsible for identifying those dangerous goods
requiring the marine pollutant mark on the packaging and on the outside of any cargo
transport unit or vehicle.
11.4 Emergency Arrangements in the Port Area
1. Appropriate arrangements shall be made to deal with any emergency that may take place in the
port area. At all times these shall include .
a)
b)
c)
d)

provision of appropriate means to raise the alarm both on shore and on board a ship;
procedures for notifying the emergency services;
procedures for the action to be taken by all persons;
provision and availability of appropriate emergency equipment and emergency response
information;
e) means to determine the identity, quantity and location of all dangerous goods in the port
area; this shall include their correct technical names, United Nations numbers and
classifications; these shall be made available to the emergency services when required.
2. The relevant emergency arrangements shall be drawn to the attention of all persons in the port
area.
11.5 Special Provisions
1. The port authority shall appoint at least one responsible person who has adequate knowledge of
the current national and international legal requirements concerning the safe transport and handling
of dangerous goods. That person shall have all relevant national and international legal
requirements, guidelines, recommendations and other documents concerning the transport of
dangerous goods, ships carrying such goods and installations handling, transporting, producing or
otherwise using such goods. These documents shall be readily available in the port area for
reference, and shall be kept up to date.
2. Areas where dangerous goods may be present shall be designated as areas where smoking and
other sources of ignition are prohibited. Electrical equipment in such areas shall be explosionprotected, where necessary. The carrying out of hot work or any other activity that may lead to a fire
or explosion hazard in such areas shall be strictly controlled.
3. Records shall be maintained of the dangerous goods that are present in the port area for use in an
emergency.
4. Special areas for the holding and repacking of damaged dangerous goods or wastes contaminated
with dangerous goods shall be provided wherever necessary. All such packages, unit loads or

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cargo transport units shall be immediately moved safely to a special area, and not removed from
that area until they have been made safe.
5. The master shall ensure that any cargo-handling operations will not hazard any bunkering operation
and that these conditions are fulfilled during the entire time the bunkering takes place. The IMO.s
Recommendations on the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods and Related Activities in Port Areas
includes a checklist which shall be followed before the bunkering operation commences.
11.6 Leaking Container
1. All cargoes placed inside the container shall be properly packed, stored and package shall
withstand the load on top to maintain the integrity to avoid any cargo leak from the package.
2. Shipping Line or Shipping Agent shall be held responsible for any cargo, including both Hazardous
and non-Hazardous, leakage from the container.
3. Container shall not be allowed to leave the port premises unless cargo leakage is stopped and the
container shall be fit for further transport.
4. Shipping Line or Shipping Agent shall make necessary arrangements to arrest the cargo leak at the
earliest opportunity but not exceeding the time frame stipulated by EHS. Hazmat/ Cross stuffing/
rework operation shall be carried out to contain and stop cargo leaking from the container.
5. Hazard identification and Risk assessment must be carried out by the parties involved in Hazmat
operation/ Cross stuffing/ rework operation.
6. EHS-Trakhees approved Hazmat contractor shall be allowed to carryout Hazmat operations.
Adequate precautions shall be in place to avoid environmental impacts such as pollution and health
hazards.
7. Shipping Agent shall be the representative acting on behalf of any client, and is responsible for
shipping the goods from a consignee to a consigner as per IMO and IMDG Code Requirements.
Whenever there is a requirement of a Hazmat/ Cross stuffing/ rework operation, he acts as the
coordinator between the consignee/consigner and the Authority -EHS so that the same can be
accomplished in a safe and secure manner.
8. Surveyor shall be appointed by the shipping agent to assess the damage occurred during the
transportation/handling of goods and to advise the consignee/consigner that the HAZMAT/rework
operations have been carried out safely and successfully. The shipping agent shall register the
details of the Surveyor with EHS.
11.6.1 Authorization for Hazmat/ Cross stuffing/ Rework operation Operations
EHS Division shall be responsible to authorize Hazmat/ Cross stuffing/ Rework operation for
leaking containers to take place within the Port premises. It is prohibited to carryout any such
operation without EHS approval and moreover sanctions shall be imposed against the violators.
EHS instructions shall be strictly followed by all concerned to perform safe operations without
environmental impacts.

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11.6.2 Waste Disposal

Shipping Agent shall be responsible for making necessary arrangement to dispose waste
generated including but not limited to contaminated sand etc., due to leakage from the container
and its related Hazmat/handling operations. This shall include both Hazardous and non Hazardous
cargo. The disposal shall be as per Ports EHS requirements. Facilities used for carrying out
Hazmat operation/ Cross stuffing/ rework shall be cleaned till acceptable by the authority EHS.

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