Ship Safety Bulletins (SSB)
Date (Y-M-D): 1998-11-18
Subject: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Codes
Amendment 29/98 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ( IMDG ) will enter into force internationally on January 1, 1999. This edition fully harmonizes the IMDG Code with the 10th edition of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
Whilst the new Amendment will enter into force on January 1, 1999, the International Maritime Organisation ( IMO ) has authorized an implementation period lasting until June 30, 1999.
During this period, either the existing Code (Amendment 28) or the new one may be used; however, from July 1, 1999, only the new Code (Amendment 29) shall be used.
The new Amendment is now available from the publication section of IMO at the following address:
Publications Section
International Maritime Organization
4 Albert Embankment
London SE1 7SR
Tel: 44-171-735-7611
Fax: 44-171-587-3210
Keywords: Questions concerning this bulletin should be addressed to:
2. Implementation
3. Availability of Code
Naim Nazha
(613) 991-3140
Marine Safety
Tower C, Place de Ville
11th Floor, 330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N8
To add or change your address, contact us at: marinesafety@tc.gc.ca
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