IMDG Code, 2024 Edition (Amendment 42-24)

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

ISBN: 9789280117981

Published: 2024

Format: Softcover, 2 Volume Set

Language: English

Publisher: International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Description

The IMDG Code, 2024 Edition incorporating Amendment 42-24, is the mandatory international standard governing the safe transport of dangerous goods and marine pollutants by sea. Published by the International Maritime Organization under SOLAS Chapter VII and MARPOL Annex III, this two-volume set sets out classification, packing, labelling, stowage, segregation, and emergency response requirements for every category of hazardous cargo carried by vessel. Amendment 42-24 becomes mandatory on 1 January 2026, making this the edition shipowners, operators, and compliance teams need on hand now.

Key Features

Complete Volume 1 (Parts 1-2 and 4-7) and Volume 2 (Part 3, Dangerous Goods List). Updated classification and packing provisions reflecting the latest IMO Maritime Safety Committee resolutions. Practical guidance on documentation, segregation tables, and stowage requirements. Reference tool for compliance with SOLAS Chapter VII and MARPOL Annex III.

Coverage

General provisions, definitions and training; classification of dangerous goods; the Dangerous Goods List and limited quantity exceptions; packing and tank provisions; consignment procedures; construction and equipment requirements; and operational requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods by sea.

About the Authors

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the United Nations specialized agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships. The IMDG Code is developed and maintained by the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee and is recognized worldwide as the definitive reference for dangerous goods carriage by sea.

Table of Contents

Volume 1: Part 1 – General Provisions, Definitions and Training. Part 2 – Classification. Part 4 – Packing and Tank Provisions. Part 5 – Consignment Procedures. Part 6 – Construction and Testing of Packagings, IBCs, Large Packagings, Portable Tanks, Multiple-Element Gas Containers (MEGCs) and Road Tank Vehicles. Part 7 – Provisions Concerning Transport Operations. Volume 2: Part 3 – Dangerous Goods List, Special Provisions and Exceptions.

Why buy this book?

Amendment 42-24 becomes mandatory on 1 January 2026 and can already be applied voluntarily. Shipowners, freight forwarders, port authorities, and compliance officers need the current edition on hand to avoid non-conformities during inspections and audits. This set is the authoritative, unabridged IMO text — not a summary or third-party guide.

Keywords

IMDG Code, dangerous goods by sea, maritime dangerous goods, SOLAS Chapter VII, MARPOL Annex III, hazardous cargo shipping, dangerous goods classification, maritime compliance

Target Audience

Shipowners, ship operators, freight forwarders, port authorities, marine surveyors, cargo insurers, compliance officers, maritime lawyers, classification societies

Genre

Maritime Law, Shipping Regulations, International Law

Q&A

Where can I buy IMDG Code, 2024 Edition? You can order the IMDG Code, 2024 Edition (Amendment 42-24) directly from CLNZ Books, with worldwide shipping included.

When does Amendment 42-24 become mandatory? Amendment 42-24 can be applied voluntarily from 1 January 2025 and becomes mandatory internationally on 1 January 2026.

Does the IMDG Code apply to all ships carrying dangerous goods? Yes, the IMDG Code applies to all ships covered by SOLAS that carry dangerous goods in packaged form.

How many volumes does the IMDG Code, 2024 Edition include? The set comprises two volumes: Volume 1 covers Parts 1-2 and 4-7, and Volume 2 contains Part 3, the Dangerous Goods List.

Who publishes the IMDG Code? The IMDG Code is published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations specialized agency for shipping safety.

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