IMDG Class 7 (Radioactive)

IMDG dangerous-goods classification for radioactive material.

In practice

Class 7 radioactives carry transport indices that limit stowage proximity to crew and cargo. Special markings, labels, and documents required; cargo officer follows IAEA Transport Regulations.

Regulatory detail & full definition

Subcategories I-Yellow, II-Yellow, III-Yellow based on transport index. Stringent labelling, packaging (Type A, Type B, Type C, IF, IP-1/2/3), segregation. Most carriers refuse; specialised operators (Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd, NAC International) handle ex-INF Code stowage.

Authoritative source: IMDG Code ↗

BAPLIE
Forty-foot Equivalent Unit
Metacentric Height
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
Moment to Change Trim 1 cm

Source: IMDG Code Part 2.7; IAEA Regulations for Safe Transport SSR-6

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IMDG Class 7 (Radioactive)

In practice

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IMDG Class 7 (Radioactive)

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