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	Carriage of Dangerous Goods at Sea
	The requirements surrounding the transport of dangerous goods at sea are comprehensive and specific. They have to be, to effectively protect the lives of seafarers, the safety of vessels and the maritime environment. On this pages we have included a document called Multi-Modal Transport of Dangerous Goods, which is sourced from the Ministry of Transport's website. It gives guidance on requirements for handling of dangerous goods for all modes of transport including carriage by sea. Multi-Modal Transport of Dangerous Goods Sourced from the Ministry of Transport's website. This gives guidance on requirements for handling of dangerous goods for all modes of transport including carriage by sea.

Multi-Modal Transport of Dangerour Goods (PDF - 124Kb)

Maritime Rule Part 24A
Maritime Rule Part 24A sets out the responsibilities of seafarers, shipowners, shippers, consolidators and packers in respect of dangerous goods to be carried by sea. This rule makes mandatory in New Zealand the packaging and stowage requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.

Maritime Rule Part 24A (PDF - 157Kb)

Explosives
The transfer of explosives from the Explosives Act and Regulations to the HSNO regime is planned for August 2003. Existing licenses from OSH will be extended to cover the period from 1 July to August 2003. The new date for transfer will apply to all explosives (including safety (small arms) ammunition and retail fireworks) and will initiate some changes to the controls imposed on explosives.

You can find out more on the ERMA website (www.ermanz.govt.nz)

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