Search

IMDG Code Update: IMO Releases Corrigenda for 2018 Edition

Posted on 1/14/2020 by Roger Marks

The 2018 IMDG Code (inc. Amendment 39-18) is in force as of January 1, 2020.  

In December 2019, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) released a corrigenda to the 2018 edition to correct errors in Volumes 1 and 2 of the text. 

In some cases, changing even a single word in a regulation can significantly impact a shipper or carrier’s compliance responsibilities. Vessel shippers should review the Corrigenda to identify any revisions or changes that impact the specific materials, packagings, and labels they use to ship dangerous goods.

Some of the updates in IMO's Corrigenda include:
  • Revisions to Class 9 assignments related to lithium batteries
  • Corrections to the packing and tank provisions in Chapter 4
  • Provisions for Class 2, 4, and 7 specimen labels in Chapter 5.2
  • Updates consensus standards incorporated by reference
  • Correcting some references to other sections of the IMDG Code
  • Updating the segregation groups in Chapter 3.1 for some materials
  • Amendments to the Dangerous Goods List (Chapter 3.2)
For a full list of IMDG corrections, revisions, and updates, you can download the official Corrigenda on IMO’s website.

IMO publishes the IMDG Code every two years, and voluntary compliance begins on January 1 following publication of the new edition. Mandatory compliance begins in the next even-numbered year. In other words, full compliance with the 2018 IMDG Code is voluntary as of January 1, 2019 and mandatory as of January 1, 2020.

In December, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) also made revisions and corrections to it's Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR), releasing its first Addendum to the new edition (in effect as of January 1, 2020). 

Need a copy of the 2018 IMDG Code or the 2020 IATA DGR? Browse the Lion bookstore for regulatory manuals and compliance resources for hazmat ground, air, and vessel shippers.

IMDG Vessel Shipper Certification Training

The Multimodal Hazmat Shipper Certification Workshops covers the latest 49 CFR, IATA/ICAO, and IMDG Code requirements for dangerous goods ground, air, and vessel shippers.

Starting next week, catch the workshops near you in Philadelphia, Orlando, Charlotte, Houston, Los Angeles, Denver, and Las Vegas—all happening before April 1! Full 2020 schedule.

These courses are designed to help satisfy hazmat training mandates for each mode of transport—49 CFR 172.704, IATA DGR 1.5, and IMDG Code 1.3.1.

Already got your DOT hazmat training? Build on your 49 CFR expertise and learn the latest IMDG Code rules (in effect as of January 1, 2020) when Lion presents the live, instructor-led Hazmat Vessel Shipper Webinar on Tuesday, January 28.
 

Tags: dangerous goods, hazmat shipping, IMDG, IMDG Code, new rules

Find a Post

Compliance Archives

Lion - Quotes

I was able to present my scenario to the instructor and worked thru the regulations together. In the past, I attended another training firm's classes. Now, I have no intention of leaving Lion!

Diana Joyner

Senior Environmental Engineer

Convenient; I can train when I want, where I want.

Barry Cook

Hazmat Shipping Professional

Excellent. I learned more in two days with Lion than at a 5-day program I took with another provider.

Francisco Gallardo

HES Technician

Lion Technology workshops are amazing!! You always learn so much, and the instructors are fantastic.

Dorothy Rurak

Environmental Specialist

I really enjoyed this training. Even after years on both sides of the comprehension coin, I find myself still learning! The quality of the delivery exceeded much of the training I have received in the past.

Neil Ozonur

Safety Officer

We have a very busy work schedule and using Lion enables us to take the course at our own time. It makes it easy for me to schedule my employees' training.

Timothy Mertes

Hazmat Shipping Professional

The instructor was great, explaining complex topics in terms that were easily understandable and answering questions clearly and thoroughly.

Brittany Holm

Lab Supervisor

The instructor was probably the best I ever had! He made the class enjoyable, was humorous at times, and very knowledgeable.

Mary Sue Michon

Environmental Administrator

The price was reasonable, the time to complete the course was manageable, and the flexibility the online training allowed made it easy to complete.

Felicia Rutledge

Hazmat Shipping Professional

Lion is at the top of the industry in compliance training. Course content and structure are updated frequently to make annual re-training enjoyable. I like that Lion has experts that I can contact for 1 year after the training.

Caroline Froning

Plant Chemist

Download Our Latest Whitepaper

In-flight hazmat incidents can be disastrous. This guide gives 5 tips for first-time air shippers to consider before offering dangerous goods for transportation on passenger or cargo aircraft.

Latest Whitepaper

By submitting your phone number, you agree to receive recurring marketing and training text messages. Consent to receive text messages is not required for any purchases. Text STOP at any time to cancel. Message and data rates may apply. View our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.