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IMDG Code Compliance Sea Freight Dangerous Goods

Expert IMDG Code compliance for logistics operations shipping dangerous goods by sea. Container packing certificates, multimodal documentation, segregation guidance, marking and placarding requirements and crew awareness training through UK ports.

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IMDGCode compliance specialists
MCAMaritime enforcement aligned
CTUContainer packing certification
UK PortsLiverpool, Felixstowe, Southampton
Sea Freight Compliance

What Is IMDG Code Compliance?

A workplace risk assessment is a systematic examination of your work activities, premises and processes to identify what could cause harm to people — and whether you're doing enough to prevent it. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR), every employer must carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to the health and safety of their employees and anyone else who may be affected by their work activities.

If you have five or more employees, the significant findings of your risk assessment must be recorded in writing. But regardless of your size, risk assessment is the foundation of every health and safety management system — without it, you're managing safety blind.

RADCaT's qualified health and safety consultants carry out thorough, practical workplace risk assessments for businesses of every size and sector across the UK. We don't produce generic templates — we visit your premises, walk your processes, talk to your team and produce site-specific, task-specific assessments that genuinely reflect your operations and give you a clear, prioritised action plan for improvement.

Whether you need a general workplace risk assessment for your office, a task-specific assessment for high-risk activities in a factory, a site-wide review for a multi-building campus, or a pre-project risk assessment for a construction site — RADCaT delivers expert, HSE-compliant assessments tailored to your industry and your operations.

MCA port inspectors can detain containers found non-compliant with IMDG. Detention delays, re-packing costs, shipping line penalties and enforcement action are all avoidable with proper IMDG compliance from RADCaT.

IMDG Compliance from RADCaT
Types of Risk Assessment

IMDG Services We Provide

Complete sea freight dangerous goods compliance.

IMDG Compliance Audits

Review of your sea freight dangerous goods operation against current IMDG Code requirements. Identify compliance gaps in classification, packing, documentation and procedures.

Container Packing Compliance

Guidance on CTU Code container packing, cargo securing, weight distribution, segregation within containers, marking and placarding for maritime transport.

Documentation Support

Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGDs), Container/Vehicle Packing Certificates, multimodal forms, shipper's declarations and emergency schedules (EmS) preparation and review.

Segregation Guidance

IMDG segregation tables, compatibility group analysis, stowage categories and practical segregation arrangements within containers and on-deck/under-deck.

IMDG Awareness Training

Staff training covering IMDG classification, documentation, container packing requirements, segregation and emergency procedures for sea freight operations.

Classification & Packaging

UN number identification, proper shipping name determination, packing group assignment, packaging specification and testing requirements for maritime transport.

Every Industry

Risk Assessments for Your Sector

Every industry has different hazards. We tailor every assessment to your specific sector and operations.

Factories & Warehousing

Machinery, forklift, racking, noise

Transport & Logistics

Depot safety, loading bays, vehicles

Construction

CDM, excavations, heights, demolition

Schools & Education

Classrooms, labs, playgrounds, trips

Care & Healthcare

Patient handling, clinical, infection

Chemical

Process safety, COSHH, DSEAR

Hospitality

Kitchens, fire, slips, public safety

SMEs & Offices

DSE, fire, general workplace

Charities

Events, lone working, volunteers
Our Process

How We Carry Out a Risk Assessment

1

Operation Review

We review your sea freight dangerous goods activities — substances, volumes, destinations, shipping lines, ports and current documentation practices.

2

Compliance Audit

Assessment against current IMDG Code requirements covering classification, packaging, marking, labelling, documentation and container packing procedures.

3

Documentation Setup

Development of compliant documentation templates — DGDs, packing certificates, multimodal forms and emergency schedules tailored to your specific shipments.

4

Staff Training

IMDG awareness training for your shipping, logistics and warehouse teams. Delivered on-site at your premises.

5

Ongoing Support

Regulatory updates for biennial IMDG amendments, documentation review, shipping line liaison and compliance monitoring for retained clients.

Related Services

Complete Your Compliance Puzzle

DGSA Consultancy

Statutory adviser appointment

ADR Training

Road transport compliance

IMDG Compliance

Sea freight dangerous goods

IATA Compliance

Air freight dangerous goods

Classification & Packaging

UN classification & packing

Compliance Audits

DG operational audits

Annual Reports

Statutory DGSA reports

Emergency Support

24/7 DG incident line

Health & Safety

Workplace risk management

DSEAR Assessments

Explosive atmosphere compliance

On-Site Training

Delivered at your premises

Training Courses

Accredited courses
Common Questions

IMDG Compliance FAQ

Who needs IMDG compliance?

Any business shipping dangerous goods by sea from UK ports — manufacturers, chemical companies, freight forwarders, shipping agents, logistics providers and anyone consigning DG cargo for maritime transport. The consignor has primary responsibility for correct classification, packaging and documentation.

What is a Container Packing Certificate?

A document confirming that the container has been packed in accordance with IMDG requirements — correct segregation, securing, marking, labelling and weight distribution. Required for every container carrying dangerous goods by sea.

How often does the IMDG Code change?

The IMDG Code is amended biennially (every 2 years). Each amendment can introduce new UN numbers, revised packaging requirements, changed segregation rules and updated documentation formats. RADCaT monitors all amendments and updates your procedures accordingly.

Can you help with multimodal shipments?

Yes. Many dangerous goods shipments involve road (ADR) and sea (IMDG) transport. We ensure compliance across both modes including multimodal dangerous goods forms and consistent classification and packaging throughout the transport chain.

Do you liaise with shipping lines?

Yes. We communicate with shipping lines and port authorities regarding dangerous goods declarations, booking requirements, stowage requests and any compliance queries. We resolve issues before they cause delays.

What if a container is detained at port?

We provide immediate support for detained containers — identifying the non-compliance, advising on corrective action, liaising with MCA inspectors and shipping lines, and helping you avoid recurrence. As your DGSA, we can act on your behalf.

How much does IMDG compliance cost?

Based on the volume and complexity of your sea freight operations. Retainer packages available for regular shippers. Contact us for a free operational review and quote.

Need IMDG Compliance Support?

Tell us about your sea freight operations and we'll provide a clear compliance quote.

Get IMDG Support 0333 3233 785