DANGEROUS GOODS

General
The carriage of Dangerous Goods is complicated and difficult and the following is only intended as guidelines for the Company's Customers. Full details of the regulations are contained in the IMDG Code which should be followed at all times.

Gozo Channel treats the carriage of Dangerous Goods in two ways:

(i) On Passenger sailings
(ii) On Cargo Mode (freight only) where no more than 55 Passengers may be carried.

The following general points apply to both Passenger and Cargo Mode sailings:

(i) Many seemingly quite innocent goods are classified as Dangerous Goods. If in any doubt consult the IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Code or the Company.

(ii) Prior to shipment the SHIPPER MUST FULLY COMPLETE a Dangerous Goods Declaration Note - Form GCC 306, attached. Company personnel are instructed to view and complete the relevant section of the dangerous goods declaration form when applicable.

(iii) Any dangerous goods carried must be carried in accordance with
(a) IMDG Code requirements; or
(b) in line with the exemption granted by the Authorities to carry on passenger sailings certain goods otherwise prohibited.

(iv) Company personnel are instructed to ensure the type, nature and quantity of dangerous goods to be shipped on each respective sailing. This shall be conveyed verbally and by presentation of the DGDN (Dangerous Goods Declaration Note) prior to loading. The stowage position is also to be noted on the Dangerous Goods Declaration Note.

(v) No dangerous goods are to be shipped on trailers without tractor units.

(vi) No dangerous goods are permitted to be shipped on the parcel service.

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