The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code relates to the safe carriage of dangerous goods by sea, but does not include all details of procedures for packing of dangerous goods or actions to take in the event of an emergency or accident involving personnel who handle goods at sea. Amendment 39-18 of the Code is mandatory as from 1 January 2020 but may be applied by Administrations in whole or in part on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2019 It was adopted by IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its ninety-ninth session in May 2018. Amendment 39-18 includes revisions to various sections of the Code and to transport requirements for specific substances. The Code has undergone many changes over the years, in both format and content, in order to keep up with the rapid expansion of the shipping industry. The Code lays down basic principles: detailed recommendations for individual substances, materials and articles, and a number of recommendations for good operational practice, including advice on terminology, packing, labelling, stowage, segregation and handling, and emergency response action. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code is the standard guide to all aspects of handling dangerous goods and marine pollutants in sea transport.
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