Description
IMDG Code 2024 Edition (Amendment 42-24) — 2-Volume Set
Your essential guide to the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea.
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is the definitive international standard governing the safe transport of dangerous goods and marine pollutants by sea. First published in 1965, it has continually evolved to reflect the rapid growth of the shipping industry, and supports the safety requirements set out in the SOLAS Convention and MARPOL Annex III.
Amendment 42-24 brings revisions across several sections of the Code, along with updated transport requirements for specific substances. Adopted by the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee in May 2024, it can be applied voluntarily from 1 January 2025 and becomes mandatory from 1 January 2026 — making now the ideal time to update your compliance library.
The latest official update for the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is the December 2025 Errata and Corrigenda for the 2024 Edition (Amendment 42-24), which became mandatory on 1st January, 2026. You can download the full list of corrections directly from the International Maritime Organization PDF
What’s Included
Volume 1 covers:
General provisions, definitions and training
Classification of dangerous goods
Packing and tank provisions
Consignment procedures
Construction and testing of packagings, IBCs, large packagings, portable tanks, MEGCs and road tank vehicles
Transport operations
Volume 2 covers:
The Dangerous Goods List, special provisions and exceptions
Appendix A — generic and N.O.S. proper shipping names
Appendix B — glossary of terms
Full index
Who Needs This Code?
While primarily aimed at maritime professionals, the IMDG Code is essential reading for shipping companies, manufacturers, packers, shippers, road and rail feeder services, and port authorities. It provides authoritative guidance on classification, packing, labelling, stowage, segregation, and emergency response.
The Code’s structure aligns with other major international frameworks, including the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, ICAO’s Technical Instructions for air transport, and RID for rail transport — helping ensure consistency across all modes of transport.
Product Details
ISBN: 9789280117967
Master Set: 978-92-801-1796-7 (IMO product code IO200E)
Volume 1 (individual): 978-92-801-1783-1
Volume 2 (individual): 978-92-801-1784-8
Format: Hardback — durable, heavy-duty covers built to withstand frequent use
Errata and corrigenda (December 2025) available here.
Why Order From Us?
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