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Following IMDG rules are must in transporting dangerous goods via waterways

Posted On : Nov-08-2011 | seen (347) times | Article Word Count : 406 |

IMDG rules are applicable while movement of dangerous goods via waterways from one place to another. Good environmental consultants should be aware of all such rules and regulations while transporting dangerous goods.
Transportation of hazardous materials is quite dangerous as there are high chances of human loss, property loss and environmental degradation through the process. A small mistake in the handling of dangerous goods can lead to a great disaster. Previously, many such cases had been reported via waterways, roadways as well as airways. In airways and waterways, the risks of disasters are high as it is quite difficult to reach to the main area very quickly. These probabilities of risks and disasters led to the implementation of various rules and regulations by the various international organizations that control transportation via the roadways, airways and waterways. One such code implemented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is that of IMDG.
IMDG stands for International Maritime Dangerous Goods and the IMDG code refers to the rule that is a guideline for all the vessels that carry dangerous goods. The IMDG code had been made and implemented by the IMO with a specific purpose. This is mainly done to ensure the safety and security of the crew members on board as well as to avoid pollution of any kind that affects the marine world in an adverse way. Along with IMDG, various other rules and regulations are also applicable for the transportation of dangerous goods via waterways. They are the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). All the rules and regulations of these conventions, along with that of IMDG, are updated every two years by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
If one is interested in knowing about the various rules and regulations of IMDG or other conventions, it is best to get in touch with environmental consultants. These are the right people who can provide you information regarding various issues that are related to the environment and the ways to protect the environment from pollution and various other kinds of hazards. The environmental consultants are of great assistance in times of disasters caused by hazardous materials. They can suggest immediate measures and steps that can be taken to combat the situation and minimize the risks and the damages that might be caused by the disaster. The environmental consultants are highly trained professionals and if required can directly help in combating the disaster. Many of the renowned environmental consultants are now attached to the consultancies that deal with disaster management in various ways.

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