{"title":"IMDG Code 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIMDG Code 2026 Edition: Your Essential Guide to Safe Sea Transport of Dangerous Goods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is the cornerstone of global regulations for the safe transport of dangerous goods and marine pollutants by sea. First published in 1965, the IMDG Code has evolved to amplify the safety requirements set out in parts A and A-1 of chapter VII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention and Annex III of MARPOL, addressing the growing concern of marine pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe IMDG Code 2026 edition provides comprehensive guidelines for handling dangerous goods and marine pollutants in sea transport. It outlines essential principles, detailed recommendations for specific substances, materials, and articles, and best practices for operational safety. The latest edition will be voluntary from 1 January 2027 and mandatory from 1 January 2028, ensuring your operations are compliant with up-to-date international standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imdg-code-2020-e-reader","title":"IMOK200EP: IMDG Code 2026 Edition e-reader","description":"\u003cp\u003eWitherby Connect licence (Browser based eReader)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.0%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: white; padding: 15.0pt 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.0%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 100.0%; padding: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.0%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 0cm 11.25pt 0cm 11.25pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.053%; border-collapse: collapse;\" height=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11.25pt 0cm; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xdefault\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #3b3f44;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eInternational Maritime Dangerous Goods Code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (IMDG Code) lays out the regulatory framework for all aspects of handling dangerous goods and marine pollutants in sea transport.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xdefault\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #3b3f44;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eIMDG Code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is divided into two volumes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #3b3f44; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e containing sections on general provisions, definitions and training; classification; packing and tank provisions; consignment procedures; construction and testing of packagings, IBCs, large packagings, portable tanks, MEGCs and road tank vehicles and transport operations; and\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #3b3f44; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eVolume 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e containing the Dangerous Goods List, special provisions and exceptions, Appendix A (list of generic and N.O.S. proper shipping names), Appendix B (glossary of terms) and the Index.   \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #3b3f44;\"\u003eSince it was first published in 1965, the Code has undergone many changes, in both format and content, in order to keep up with the rapid expansion of the shipping industry.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #3b3f44;\"\u003eAmendment 43-26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #3b3f44;\"\u003e includes updates to the provisions for the carriage of batteries and clearer criteria for the transport of vehicles, including electric vehicles. 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