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Port Safety Requirements & Guidelines for IMDG Class 5 Cargo
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In line with the circular published by the Environment, Health, and Safety department (EHS) “Port Safety Requirements for IMDG Class 5 Cargo” (EHS-PM-04-2022), all port users are requested to strictly comply with PCFC-EHS safety requirements and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code compliances for Import, Export and Transshipment of IMDG Class 5 Cargo.
IMDG Class 5 substances can be liable to explosions, decomposition, burn rapidly and be sensitive to impact or friction and react dangerously with other substances. Hence, adequate control measures shall be taken to prevent accidents considering all potential hazards and risks.
Port Storage Requirements for IMDG Class 5 Cargo
Import
Containers shall only be accepted in the Port on Direct Delivery Basis – Storage in Port is strictly not permitted.Export
Containers shall be loaded to vessel from Port within 3 Days.Transshipment
Containers shall not be stored in the Port for more than 7 Days.Note - Status Change for IMDG Class 5 containers is not permitted.
Please click here to refer to the port guidelines for handling IMDG Class 5 Cargo.
This is a regulation by authorities and supersedes any other free-time arrangement with the port. In the event of a violation, PCFC-EHS are authorized to take enforcement action against the shipping agent, including financial penalties.
