IMDG Code

Definitions #

A global set of rules for shipping dangerous goods by sea, covering packaging, labeling, documentation, and safety.

Technical The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, mandated by SOLAS (Chapter VII), is the international standard for the safe transport of dangerous cargo by sea, with nine classes of hazardous materials.

Example The chemical company checked the IMDG code to classify the new solvent before booking the container.

Etymology #

IMDG is an acronym for the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as part of the SOLAS Convention.

Collocations #

IMDG Class 危险货物的类别（如 1–9 危险类别）
IMDG compliance 对危险品海运规则的合规性
IMDG packaging 符合IMDG要求的危险品包装
IMDG training 针对危险品处理的培训课程

Real Business Examples #

The chemical company checked the IMDG code to classify the new solvent before booking the container.
All crew members must undergo IMDG training before handling hazardous goods on board.

Register & Variants #

Register: formal
BrE/AmE: 全球通用

Synonyms & Antonyms #

Synonyms: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, Dangerous Goods Code

Common Errors #

混淆 IMDG 与公路运输规则 IMDG 特指海运，陆路运输通常用 ADR（欧洲）或 DOT（美国），必须区分应用
忽略包装性能测试使用前未经认证的包装可能导致货物被拒或罚款

Confusable Terms #

Dangerous Goods Manifest vs IMDG Code: 危险品清单是航行时的文件，而 IMDG Code 是规则本身

Frequently Asked Questions

IMDG 每几年更新一次？?

通常每两年更新一次，以反映安全和环境改进的影响

需要什么文件？?

主要是危险品申报单和IMDG Class 标签，有时需要额外许可或应急资料

Published: 2026-09-25 Category: Shipping