Chapter 5.4 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (2012 Edition) indicates the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the description of a dangerous good on a shipping paper (referred to in the IMDG Code as a dangerous goods transport document) to be offered for transportation by vessel in international waters.  The purpose of this article is to summarize the general requirements for a Shipper preparing a dangerous goods transport document. (more…)