Dangerous Goods Sea Freight

Jiaxing Heyuan Supply Chain Company is located in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. It closes to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo, enjoying the unique natural environment advantages. We're a global supply logistics company, specialized in international air &sea shipping, import and export transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, container trucking & bulk trucking etc. Our business covers more than 100 countries around the world mainly covers the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Middle East etc.
Shipment way by sea, At present, usually choosing Cosco / MSC / Maersk / ZIM / OOCL / CMA / YML / HPL etc.
Shipment way by air, At present, usually air flights have MU / CA / EK / QR / SV / HU / CX / TK / SQ etc.

Class 1 Is Explosives
Class 1 of dangerous goods includes explosive materials and are potentially very harmful if not handled properly. Examples of Class 1 dangerous goods include fireworks, dynamite, and ammunition. These materials are all highly combustible and can cause serious injuries if not handled with care. To transport or store Class 1 dangerous goods, you must follow strict safety protocols to minimize the risk of accidents.

Class 2 Is Gases
Class 2 of dangerous goods encompasses materials that are classified as gases. This can include both compressed and liquefied gases as well as refrigerated and cryogenic liquids. While these materials are all unique, they share the common characteristic of being in a gaseous state at standard temperature and pressure. As a result, they pose several unique risks during transportation.

Class 3 Is Flammable liquids
A flammable liquid is a liquid, a mixture of liquids, or a liquid containing solids that has a very low ignition temperature. This means that these liquids ignite easily. They are very dangerous to transport as they are extremely volatile and combustible. Examples are kerosene, acetone, gas oil, etc.

Class 4 Is Flammable Solids
Class 4 of precarious goods entails materials that are liable to catch fire spontaneously or emit dangerous flaming sparks or dangerous amounts of heat when in contact with water. A Class 4 material is also known as a "pyrophoric material." A pyrophoric material is a substance that ignites spontaneously in air at or below 55°C (130°F). Common examples of Class 4 dangerous goods are magnesium, phosphorus, and sulfur.

Class 5 Is Oxidizing Agents
Class 5 of dangerous goods include oxidizing agents. These are materials that can readily supply oxygen or other oxidizing agents, for example, chlorine, which may cause or add to the combustion of other materials. They are classified according to their potential for fire or explosion hazards. Class 5 dangerous goods raise the risk of fire or explosion when in contact with other classes of dangerous goods, such as combustible liquids or solids. As a result, extra care must be taken when storing, transporting, or using these materials. Some examples of dangerous goods in Class 5 include chlorine, nitric acid, and sodium chlorate.

Class 6 Is Poisonous Substances
Class 6 of dangerous goods entails poisonous substances. These substances are known to harm human health if they are inhaled or ingested or come into contact with the skin. Some poisonous substances include arsenic, carbon monoxide, and chlorine gas. Class 6 goods are typically only shipped in small quantities and must be properly labeled and packaged to ensure safety. In addition, transportation companies must take special precautions to prevent accidents involving these substances.

Class 7 Is Radioactive Materials
Class 7 of dangerous goods entails radioactive materials. These are materials that emit ionizing radiation, which can be harmful to human health. The risks posed by radioactive materials depend on the type of material, the amount of radiation emitted, and the duration of exposure. For example, short-lived radioactive materials may pose a greater risk if inhaled or ingested while long-lived materials may pose a bigger risk if left in the environment.

Class 8 Is Corrosives
Class 8 of hazardous goods entails corrosive substances. This means that they can cause severe damage to living tissue, metal, and other materials. Common examples of Class 8 corrosives include acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. These substances are highly reactive and can easily cause chemical burns. For this reason, they must be handled with extreme care and stored properly in chemical storage cabinets to prevent accidental exposure. Class 8 corrosives are found in many everyday products, such as cleaners, batteries, and fertilizers. While they are essential for many applications, it is important to remember that they can be extremely dangerous if not used properly.

Class 9 Is Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
The Class 9 dangerous goods are those that don't fit into any other classes and are considered "miscellaneous." These goods are still regulated because they have the potential to cause harm if not handled with care. The most common examples of Class 9 dangerous goods include fire extinguishers, dry ice, and mercury.

Global sets of rules for transporting dangerous goods by sea
The basic regulations for the maritime transport of dangerous goods are contained in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code). These rules are supplemented by national regulations, such as ones regarding special safety precautions, the responsibilities of government agencies, and the ways in which violations of these regulations are handled. In Germany, this is regulated by the Ordinance on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea (GGVSee).

Safe transport starts with the shipper
The most important prerequisite for making maritime transport as safe as possible is for shippers of dangerous goods to already fulfil certain requirements. They must assign to the cargo one of the nine dangerous goods classes of the IMDG Code (depending on the nature of the danger it presents), declare it correctly, and pack it safely. In addition, they must properly pass on this information to all parties along the transport chain.

Loading and transport by sea-going vessel
The stowage and segregation regulations of the IMDG Code stipulate the areas in which the various dangerous goods may be loaded on board a ship and the safety distances that must be maintained on and below deck. For example, certain dangerous goods must be shielded from sunlight or not stowed near other dangerous goods, as doing so could create hazards. If the temperature of some dangerous goods needs to be regularly monitored, they are stowed in a manner that will enable the crew to access them during the voyage.  

Prepared for emergencies
Should an incident involving dangerous cargo take place at sea, the ship and crew are prepared to respond to it. In accordance with the SOLAS convention, every ocean-going vessel must have a range of emergency-related equipment on board, such as smoke detectors, water extinguishing systems and CO2 extinguishing systems. The crew conducts firefighting drills and practices how to use fire-extinguishing and rescue equipment on a monthly or regular basis.