| 802 HAZARDOUS CONTAINERS
802.1
- Containers with undeclared, poorly stowed or incorrectly packaged dangerous goods will receive fines at the discretion of the Port Authority.
- Container with non-labelling, wrong labelling, incomplete labelling and any IMDG violation will receive fine at the discretion of the Port Authority of AED 2,400 per Container.
Rules and regulations for Storage, Handling and Transportation of Temperature Controlled IMDG and Non-Hazardous Cargo
1) IMDG Class 1:
- Class 1 Cargo for Dubai Importation will be accepted within Dubai Ports only on direct delivery basis during the summer months.
- IMDG Class 1 Cargo which requires special storage temperature as per IMDG code and their manufacturer.s requirements shall be stored in accordance with their respective requirements to ensure that at no given time does the storage temperature of these Cargo is exceeded.
- Export Containers will be accepted within the Dubai Port limits only on the day of exportation/ shipment loading.
2) Gas Lighters, IMO Class 2.1, UN 1057:
- Gas lighters in Containers or Break-bulk for Dubai Importation will be accepted within Dubai Ports only on direct delivery basis during the summer months.
- Gas lighter exported through Dubai Ports in dry Containers will be accepted within the Dubai Port limits only on the day of exportation/ shipment loading.
- Transhipment Containers carrying gas lighters will be accepted within Dubai Ports provided they are stored in reefer Containers.
3) Class 2.1, 2.2, 3, 4.1, 4.2 and 5.1:
Any Cargo classified under above titled groups which requires special storage temperature as per IMDG code and their manufacturer.s requirements shall be stored in accordance with their respective requirements to ensure that at no given time does the storage temperature of these Cargo is exceeded.
4) All other IMDG Classes:
Any Cargo which is classified under IMDG code groups and which requires special storage temperature as per the IMDG code and their manufacturer.s requirements shall be stored in accordance with their respective requirements to ensure that at no given time does the storage temperature of this Cargo is exceeded.
5) Non-Hazardous Cargo:
a) Any non-hazardous Cargo which has a limitation on its storage temperature as per its manufacturer.s requirements shall be stored in accordance with their requirements to ensure that at no given time does the storage temperature of the Cargo is exceeded.
Where the IMDG code or Manufacturers storage, handling and transportation requirements are conflicting, the more stringent safety measures shall be applicable.
Cross stuffing operation involving all those IMDG listed Cargoes which requires special storage or handling temperature will not be accepted within Dubai Ports unless adequate and appropriate safety measures are available to ensure such operations are carried out as safe as reasonably practicable in accordance with the applicable IMDG code, Manufacturers and EHS requirements.
The concerned shipping line, agent will be held fully accountable for any incident, damage or leakage that may occur during the storage of these above mentioned hazardous and non-hazardous Cargoes within Dubai Ports. jurisdiction.
Any contravention of these above mentioned requirements may result in appropriate sanction which may also include imposition of fines against the violator.
All relevant and applicable IMDG Code and Ports EHS requirements should be strictly followed at all times.
802.2 Leaking Containers
Any Container found leaking shall be shifted to ¡°Leaking Container Area ¡°(LCA) where it will be under the Port authority.s supervision. After inspection, if necessary, hazmat operation shall be carried as per "Environment Health and Safety . EHS" regulations and Tariff.
Note: Storage and leaking area will be charged as per EHS Tariff
For a Container shifted to leaking Container area and the source of leakage is found to be rain/sea water, shifting and inspection charges shall not be raised.
All charges will be billed to the respective shipping agent.
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