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This guidance programme is based on the duties identified in the IMDG Code Amendment 38-16. If there is any conflict between explanations in this programme and the text of the IMDG Code you must follow the duty identified in the legal text.

This is the name and address of the person, organization or government that is the intended recipient of the RAM cargo.<BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHY</b></font><BR />The consignee will hold knowledge concerning the radioactive material cargo.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>If any unforeseen events occur during transport the consignee may be a key decision maker as a situation is resolved.</font><BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHERE</b></font><BR />IMDG 5.4.1.3 requires it to be shown on the Transport Document.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>There is no particular location laid down for this information, it can be in any convenient place that does not affect the dangerous goods description or the extra information sequence required for RAM cargo.</font><BR /> This is the name and address of the person, organization or government that has prepared the RAM for transport.<BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHY</b></font><BR />The consignor holds all of the knowledge concerning the radioactive material cargo.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>If any unforeseen events occur during transport the consignor may be the key decision maker as a situation is resolved.</font><BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHERE</b></font><BR />IMDG 5.4.1.3 requires it to be shown on the Transport Document.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>There is no particular location laid down for this information, it can be in any convenient place that does not affect the dangerous goods description or the extra information sequence required for RAM cargo.</font><BR /> This entry identifies any special actions that need to be taken by the vessel to ensure safe transport of the radioactive material.<BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHY</b></font><BR />Things that are not part of the general routine of cargo handling care must be identified.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>For example, any special lifting points or a need for air circulation provisions should be referenced.</font><BR />If there are no special requirements a statement to this effect is required.<BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHERE</b></font><BR />IMDG 5.4.1.5.7.2.1 requires this statement to be made.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>There is no particular location laid down for this information, it can be at any convenient place that does not affect the dangerous goods description or the extra information sequence required for RAM cargo.</font><BR /> This entry informs the vessel of any special requirements in respect of onboard facilities for cargo care, vessel type, port useage.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>If there are no such special requirements no entry will be made on the Transport Document.</font><BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHY</b></font><BR />Radioactive material cargoes can require facilities, inspection activities or movement approvals beyond the routine of other dangerous goods cargoes.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>When this is the case the vessel must be informed of the exceptional circumstances.</font><BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHERE</b></font><BR />IMDG 5.4.1.5.7.2.2 requires this statement to be made.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>There is no particular location laid down for this information, it can be at any convenient place that does not affect the dangerous goods description or the extra information sequence required for RAM cargo.</font><BR /> This is the signature of the representative of the organization responsible for loading the RAM cargo into a transport unit that will board a vessel.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>A signature and a date must be provided.</font><BR />Electronic documents may provide a name in capital letters instead of a signature.<BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHY</b></font><BR />The signature is a confirmation that the transport unit has been loaded/secured according to the requirements of the IMDG Code.<BR /><BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHERE</b></font><BR />IMDG 5.4.2 requires compliance certification for transport units taking dangerous goods on board a vessel.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>There is no particular location laid down for this information, it can be at any convenient place that does not affect the dangerous goods description or the extra information sequence required for RAM cargo.</font> This entry identifies what actions should be taken if damage, or the risk of damage, to the RAM consignment arises.<BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHY</b></font><BR />Some RAM cargoes require extensive instructions provided on supplementary documents that accompany the regular Transport Document.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>Some RAM cargoes require very simple statements readily incorporated into the Transport Document.</font><BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHERE</b></font><BR />IMDG 5.4.1.5.7.2.3 requires emergency arrangements to be provided.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>There is no particular location laid down for this information, it can be in any convenient form that does not affect the dangerous goods description or the extra information sequence required for RAM cargo.</font> This is the signature of the representative of the consignor who confirms the accuracy of the statements made on the Transport Document.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>A signature and a date must be provided.</font><BR />Electronic Transport Documents may provide a name in capital letters instead of a signature.<BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHY</b></font><BR />This provides a link between the consignor of the radioactive material and the carrier of the cargo.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>If uncertainties arise related to the shipment a point of contact can be established to resolve the issues.</font><BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHERE</b></font><BR />IMDG 5.4.1.6 requires compliance certification for all dangerous goods consignments.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>There is no particular location laid down for this information, it can be at any convenient place that does not affect the dangerous goods description or the extra information sequence required for RAM cargo.</font> This is the date on which the Transport Document was completed or the date that it was handed to the carrier.<BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHERE</b></font><BR />IMDG 5.4.1.3 requires it to be shown on the Transport Document.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>There is no particular location laid down for this information, it can be in any convenient place that does not affect the dangerous goods description or the extra information sequence required for RAM cargo.</font>

This is the date on which the Transport Document was completed or the date that it was handed to the carrier. This is the signature of the representative of the consignor who confirms the accuracy of the statements made on the Transport Document. This entry identifies what actions should be taken if damage, or the risk of damage, to the RAM consignment arises. This is the signature of the representative of the organization responsible for loading the RAM cargo into a transport unit that will board a vessel. This is the name and address of the person, organization or government that has prepared the RAM for transport. This is the name and address of the person, organization or government that is the intended recipient of the RAM cargo. This entry identifies any special actions that need to be taken by the vessel to ensure safe transport of the radioactive material. This entry informs the vessel of any special requirements in respect of onboard facilities for cargo care, vessel type, port useage.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>If there are no such special requirements no entry will be made on the Transport Document.</font> The Marine Pollutant mark.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>It must be applied to all packages containing more than 5L/5kg of material deemed to be a marine pollutant.</font><BR />Uranium hexafluoride may be classified as a marine pollutant.<BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'>WHAT</font><BR />The consignor must determine whether the material is a marine pollutant.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>If the material is a marine pollutant this mark must be applied adjacent to the UN number/Proper Shipping Name mark.</font><BR />It is anticipated that this requirement will no longer apply to radioactive material from 2015 when amendment 37-14 of the IMDG Code becomes authoritative.<BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'>WHERE</font><BR />IMDG 5.2.1.6 identifies the need for the marine pollutant mark to be applied to packagings containing dangerous goods which meet the marine pollutant criteria. Label(s) representing other risks present in the radioactive material consignment.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>Each of the labels shown here could be associated with a radioactive material consignment.</font><BR />Apart from UN2977 and UN2978 the presence or absence of sub-risk(s) is completely unpredictable.<BR /><BR /><b><font color='#FF0000'>WHAT</font></b><BR />The consignor must identify any other dangers present in the radioactive material consignment and apply the appropriate label(s) to the package.<BR /><BR /><font color='#FF0000'><b>WHERE</b></font><BR />Apart from excepted packages, all radioactive material entries in the IMDG Code Dangerous Goods List show SP172 in column (6) Special provisions.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>In IMDG Code 3.3, SP172 requires material with a subsidiary risk to be labelled.</font><BR />IMDG 5.2.2.1.6.3 requires primary and sub-risk labels to be displayed next to each other. Generally known as the CSI or Fissile label.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>It is shown on all packages where the contents are radioactive material with a criticality risk.</font><BR /><BR /><b><font color='#FF0000'>WHAT</font></b><BR />The Criticality Safety Index, CSI, is a number calculated by the Competent Authority when they certify a package to carry fissile material.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>It is shown on the Competent Authority package approval certificate and the consignor must record it on the CSI label and the transport document.</font><BR />Ships normally must limit the CSI in any cargo space or container to 50.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>200 is the maximum total CSI routinely allowed in a vessel but if the cargo is in closed containers there is no limit to the total CSI permitted.</font><BR /><BR /><b><font color='#FF0000'>WHERE</font></b><BR />IMDG 5.2.2.1.12.3 explains how this part of the label should be completed by the consignor.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>IMDG 7.1.4.5.3.4 explains CSI limits aboard ship.</font> Generally known as a Yellow-III label because of the upper area colour and the three red bars.<BR /><BR /><b><font color='#FF0000'>WHAT</font></b><BR />In addition to “Contents” and “Activity” details (see White-I information), this label shows the package <font color='#FFFF00'>“Transport Index”</font>, TI.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>The TI indicates how much radiation is being emitted from the package.</font><BR />The higher the number, the greater the emissions.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>This label is normally used for TIs above 1.0.</font><BR />Ships normally must limit the TI in any cargo space or container to 50.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>200 is the maximum total TI routinely allowed in a vessel but if the cargo is in closed containers there is no limit to the total TI permitted.</font><BR /><BR /><b><font color='#FF0000'>WHERE</font></b><BR />IMDG 5.2.2.1.12.2.1 explains how this part of the label should be completed by the consignor.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>IMDG 7.1.4.5.3 explains TI limits aboard ship.</font> Generally known as a Yellow-II label because of the upper area colour and the two red bars.<BR /><BR /><b><font color='#FF0000'>WHAT</font></b><BR />In addition to “Contents” and “Activity” details (see White-I label information), this label shows the package <font color='#FFFF00'>“Transport Index”</font>, TI.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>The TI indicates how much radiation is being emitted from the package.</font><BR />The higher the number, the greater the emissions.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>This label is normally used for TIs up to 1.0.</font><BR />Ships normally must limit the TI in any cargo space or container to 50.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>200 is the maximum total TI routinely allowed in a vessel but if the cargo is in closed containers there is no limit to the total TI permitted.</font><BR /><BR /><b><font color='#FF0000'>WHERE</font></b><BR />IMDG 5.2.2.1.12.2.1 explains how this part of the label should be completed by the consignor.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>IMDG 7.1.4.5.3 explains TI limits aboard ship.</font> Generally known as a White-I label because of the overall colour and the single red bar.<BR /><BR /><b><font color='#FF0000'>WHAT</font></b><BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>“Contents”</font> identifies the radionuclide(s) present in the radioactive material inside the package.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>“Activity”</font> indicates how much radioactivity is being released by the material within the package measured in Becquerels, Bq.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>The details should match the information shown on the transport document to the extent that the space on the label permits.</font><BR />The information is for the use of the consignee on delivery of the package and for the emergency services in the event of an incident. It plays no part in the duties of those involved in the transport operation.<BR /><BR /><b><font color='#FF0000'>WHERE</font></b><BR />IMDG 5.2.2.1.12.2 explains how the label should be completed by the consignor. The Marine Pollutant mark.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>It must be applied to all packages containing more than 5L/5kg of material deemed to be a marine pollutant.</font><BR />Radioactive material may be classified as a marine pollutant. Sub-risk labels identify other risks present in the radioactive material consignment.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>Each of the labels shown here could be associated with a radioactive material consignment.</font><BR />UN2977 and UN2988 are the only consignments with pre-determined sub-risks. Generally known as the CSI or Fissile label. Sometimes called 7E.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>It is shown on all packages where the contents are radioactive material with a criticality risk.</font> Generally known as a Yellow-III label because of the upper area colour and the three red bars. Sometimes called 7C.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>Higher levels of radiation are being emitted by packages showing this label.</font> Generally known as a Yellow-II label because of the upper area colour and the two red bars. Sometimes called 7B.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>Moderate levels of radiation are being emitted by packages showing this label.</font> Generally known as a White-I label because of the overall colour and the single red bar. Sometimes called 7A.<BR /><font color='#FFFF00'>No significant radiation is being emitted by packages showing this label.</font>