HAZCHEM

Hazardous materials/goods has been defined and classified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. This categorises them into a number of classes, which assist in regulating their stowage on ships and transportation... Transportation, storage & handling of hazardous cargo/dangerous goods calls for extreme caution and meticulous planning, especially with regard to safety and environment protection, as one is dealing with consignments such as a variety of chemicals, explosives, toxic wastes and even nuclear waste.