Dangerous Cargo Handling Guide
The entry and possession of dangerous goods in the coastal facility, the subsequent handling,
the general safety and protection of the area, the protection of the cargo, the safety of everyone
at or near the coastal facility and the protection of the environment should be controlled.
Life safety at sea is also related to the safety and protection of a ship, its cargoes and crew at
the coastal facility, and the precautions taken regarding dangerous cargoes before they are
directly loaded/discharged and during handling.
The recommendations in this guide are limited to dangerous goods in the port area as part of
the transport chain. The recommendations in this guide do not apply to dangerous goods that
are generally kept in the port area or used in the port area, but the Administration may want to
check whether the said use and storage procedures comply with the legal national
requirements.