Introduction:

                       As of 1st January 2004, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) is mandatory for the transportation of Dangerous Goods (DG) internationally. The code, in general, covers almost all the principle requirements for the transportation of Dangerous goods. Yet, Hazmat (Hazardous materials) incidents account for a large number of industrial and transportation incidents. It is clear that the IMDG Code or the other codes for transportation of Hazmat are not being implemented correctly at one or more stages of the shipment. Legislation has placed the onus for the transportation of Dangerous goods on the shipper and packer. Yet, a large number of shippers and packers have not accepted the burden of competency of the people involved in controlling the carriage aspect. This seminar is an effort to reach out to people in this industry and to change the attitude towards Hazmat.

                   Even at the best of times, dealing with a maritime emergency at sea is an extremely risky proposition. But then, what happens when these dangers are aggravated by the presence of previously unidentified dangerous goods? Dangerous goods make carriage complicated even when correctly documented. But, if they are mis-declared, or worse still, undeclared, it can lead to a disaster and endanger not only the vessel and its personnel but also the environment. Incidents to vessels Hanjin Pennsylvania and Hyundai Fortune have caused colossal losses to owners and operators for no fault of theirs. One incident, is enough to put an indelible blot on your many business successes.

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