Declaring dangerous goods (DG)

Procedures for dangerous goods declaration

1. Reference is made to Regulations 40, 43 and 44 of the MPA (Dangerous Goods, Petroleum and Explosives) Regulations 2005 wherein the owner, agent or master of any arriving vessel carrying dangerous goods or intending to load or discharge dangerous goods in the port is required to give prior notice. He shall not load or discharge such cargo from his vessel until permission from the Port Master has been obtained.

2. Pursuant to Regulation 76(3) of the above mentioned Regulations, the following are to be complied, with respect of the advance notification to be submitted under the said regulations 40, 43 and 44:

• Submission of Dangerous Goods Notification through PORTNET
• For all dangerous goods passing through PSA terminals, the above mentioned notification shall be submitted through PORTNET;
• For enquiry on submission of dangerous goods notification via. PORTNET, you may call the helpdesk at Tel: 63211528.
• Submission of Dangerous Goods Notification through JP-Online.
• For all dangerous goods passing through Jurong Port, the above mentioned notification shall be submitted through JP-Online;
• For enquiry on submission of dangerous goods notification via.JP-Online, you may call the helpdesk at Tel: 64139600.
• Submission of Dangerous Goods Notification through Marinet.
• For all dangerous goods to be handled or in transit at a location other than PSA Terminals and Jurong Port e.g. Sudong Explosive Anchorage, the above mentioned notification may be submitted through Marinet;
• For enquiry on submission of dangerous goods notification via. Marinet, you may call the helpdesk at Tel: 63751255.

3. For submission of Dangerous Goods Notification through PORTNET, JP-Online and Marinet, the notification shall be submitted not less than 12 hours:

• Before the vessel’s arrival for discharging or in transit dangerous goods in the port; or
• Before the loading of dangerous goods onto a vessel.

4. For dangerous goods to be handled/in-transit at a location other than PSA Terminals and Jurong Port, the Notification may be submitted in hard copy.

• The completed notification forms PM4-0485A4 shall be transmitted to MPA’s Hazardous Cargo Section via. Fax: 63252430;
• The said notification form shall be submitted not less than 24 hours prior to the vessel’s reported time of arrival in the case of dangerous goods in transit or for discharging in the port. When loading dangerous goods, 24 hours prior to commencement of loading.
• The said notification must be completed neatly and clearly. The correct technical name, IMO Class, UN Number and flash point (if applicable) must be given. Trade names alone shall not be used. The estimated date and time of vessel’s arrival in the case of dangerous goods for discharging or in transit must be stated. Similarly in the case of loading, the estimated date and time of loading must be given. All weights and temperatures shall be given in metric units (i.e. kilograms and degrees Celsius). Container numbers and stowage positions (if applicable) are to be clearly indicated. At the anchorage when loading or discharging MPA First Schedule Dangerous Goods, the licence numbers of the harbour craft must be declared in the column provided to the said notification form.

5. For the following types of cargo, the documents listed below shall be submitted with the Dangerous Goods Notification:

• Ammonium Nitrate

Certificate of Analysis issued by a body deemed competent by the Authority. The percentage of total combustible matter (including organic matter calculated as carbon) must be clearly stated in the certificate.

• Radioactive Substances
• The approval from the Centre for Radioactive Protection and Nuclear Science(CRPNS);
• To obtain the approval from CRPNS, you should complete the Transit form or Transshipment form by CRPNS and submit together with the details of package design, Certificate of approval of package design, the Shipper’s certificate and certification by competent authority of the types and quantities of radioactive materials in the shipment to:

Director

Centre for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science

National Environment Agency

Environment Building

3rd Storey, Annex Block

40 Scotts Road, Singapore 228231

Tel No: (+65) 6731 9577

Fax No: (+65) 6731 9585

6. For submission storage of dangerous goods at the terminals, port users should enquire with the relevant terminal operators and obtain their approval where necessary.7. For enquiries or any clarification concerning these procedures for Dangerous Goods declaration, please contact us at:

Hazardous Cargo Section

Marine Environment & Safety Department

Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore

7B Keppel Road #19-07/09

Tanjong Pagar Complex

Singapore 089055

Tel: (+65) 6325 2421

Fax: (+65) 6325 2430

Email: hazmat@mpa.gov.sg

See also:

Appendix 1 - Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Dangerous Goods, Petroleum and Explosives) Regulations 2005

Appendix 2 - Quantity of First Schedule Dangerous Goods Which May Remain on Board Any Vessel at Any Jurong Port Container Berth, PSA Container Berth, Conventional Berth, the Tuas Jetty or the Sudong Explosive Anchorage

Q1: What is the Group classification of a particular Dangerous Good?

A1: MPA will adhere to the IMDG Code issue on the transportation and storage of dangerous goods on board vessels. With effect from 31 Jan 05, enquiries regarding group classification of dangerous goods for storage at terminals, please direct them to the respective terminals, e.g. PSA or Jurong Port terminals.

Q2: What is the weight limitation of First Schedule Dangerous Goods?

A2: The weight limitation on First Schedule DG can be found in Appendix 2 - Quantity of First Schedule Dangerous Goods Which May Remain on Board Any Vessel at Any Jurong Port Container Berth, PSA Container Berth, Conventional Berth, the Tuas Jetty or the Sudong Explosive Anchorage.

Q3: Are commodities dangerous goods or general cargo?

A3: Please obtain a complete MSDS of the commodity and fax in or email to MPA Hazardous Cargo Section for verification.

Fax no.: 6325 2430
Email: hazmat@mpa.gov.sg

Q4: Where can I obtain the application form from Centre for Radioactive Protection (CRP) to apply the permit for my radioactive substance?

A4: You may download the application form - Application for Approval for Transit of Shipment of Radioactive Materials. Complete the form and submit it together with other supporting documents (as stated in the Procedure for Dangerous Goods Declaration) to CRP for application of the permit.