Amended Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Cap. 295) and its subsidiary legislation
Cancellation of Night-staying Permit
Amended Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap 413H)
Dangerous Goods Declaration :
Dangerous Goods Notification System
Labels and Classification of Dangerous Goods in International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code):
Numerals shall be about 30 mm in height and be about 5 mm thick (for a label measuring 100 mm by 100 mm). Figure ‘1’ in bottom corner.
** Place for division – to be left blank if explosive is the subsidiary risk.
* Place for compatibility group – to be left blank if explosive is the subsidiary risk.
Regulation of Dangerous Goods in Hong Kong Waters
GeneralFor enquiries on the application procedures on carriage of dangerous goods in Hong Kong waters, please contact the Dangerous Goods Unit of the Marine Department by the following means:
Regulation of Dangerous Goods in Hong Kong Waters
General(a) | an Import / Export Licence from the Trade and Industry Department for strategic commodities ; |
(b) | a licence / permit from the Radiation Board / Labour Department for removal of radioactive materials, pursuant to Regulation 7 of the Radiation (Control of Radioactive Substances) Regulations, Cap 303A; and |
(c) | the IMO DG Declaration and the Packaging Certificate issued by the appropriate authority, or the Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form issued by the shipper. |
For a Vessel Carrying Radioactive Materials in transit :
(a) | the IMO DG Declaration and the Packaging Certificate issued by appropriate authority, or the Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form issued by the shipper; and |
(b) | the master's declaration on or agent’s application for carriage of radioactive materials. |
Chemical waste, as defined in the Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) Regulation, Cap. 354C, is any substance or thing being (i) scrap material, (ii) effluent, or (iii) an unwanted substance or by-product arising from the application of or in the course of any process or trade activity, and which is or contains any specified substance or chemical in such form, quantity or concentration so as to cause pollution, constitute a danger to health or risk of pollution to the environment. The control authority of Chemical Waste is the Environmental Protection Department. Prior approval is required from the Department for carriage or handling of chemical waste within Hong Kong waters.
Local Vessels
General Requirements for Carrying Dangerous Goods
Type | Fees | Validity |
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"Conveyance Permit (For Class 1 Dangerous Goods)” [Application Form] |
HK$315 | Valid for a particular trip on a particular date between the hours of sunrise and sunset |
"Conveyance Permit (For Dangerous Goods other than Class 1 Dangerous Goods)" [Application Form] |
HK$160 | Valid for up to 1 year |
"Fireworks Discharge Permit" | HK$15 | particular date and time only |
Acknowledgement Letter | Points to note and provide information to the Dangerous Goods Unit |
Prohibited
goods Stipulated in Local Dangerous Goods Regulation
No person shall manufacture or cause to be manufactured any prohibited goods or have any prohibited goods in his possession, custody or control. Please refer to Section 7 of the
Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation, Cap. 295E
for detail of the prohibited goods.
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FAQ
Q. How is the movement of dangerous goods regulated in Hong Kong waters?
A. The movement of dangerous goods is mainly regulated under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance, Cap. 295 and the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation, Cap 413H.
Q. How do I apply for a Conveyance Permit (For Class 1 Dangerous Goods) and Conveyance Permit (For Dangerous Goods other than Class 1 Dangerous Goods) for a local vessel intended to convey dangerous goods?
A. To apply for a Conveyance Permit (For Class 1 Dangerous Goods) or Conveyance Permit (For Dangerous Goods other than Class 1 Dangerous Goods) for a vessel, you shall submit a completed application form together with the following:
Q. Do I need to apply for a Conveyance Permit (For Class 1 Dangerous Goods) from the Marine Department for conveyance of pyrotechnic special effect materials (PSEM) in Hong Kong waters?
A. You do not need a Conveyance Permit (For Class 1 Dangerous Goods) for such purpose. However, PSEM used for producing entertainment special effects are regulated under the Entertainment Special Effects Ordinance, Cap. 560. So, for conveyance of PSEM in Hong Kong waters, a Conveyance Permit is required from the Create Hong Kong.
Q. Do I need to declare the distress signals of a ship?
A. You do not need to do so. The local regulations and IMDG Code do not apply to goods forming part of the equipment or stores of a ship on which goods or substances are carried.
Q. Are there any means to move dangerous goods across the harbour?
A. Scheduled dangerous goods vehicular ferries are plying between Kwun Tong and North Point to move certain types of dangerous goods across the harbour.
Q. What is the requirement for carrying a small quantity of dangerous goods in Hong Kong waters?
A. There is no specific requirement if the quantity of the substance intended to be carried in Hong Kong waters is less than, and its packing is in compliance with the provisions as stipulated in the
Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation,Cap. 295E and Dangerous Goods (Shipping) Regulation,Cap. 295F.
Q. Is an empty container containing dangerous goods residue considered a kind of dangerous goods?
A. A container containing dangerous goods residue is considered a kind of dangerous goods and shall be declared as dangerous goods.
Q. Where can I find the local regulations relating to dangerous goods?
A. The local regulations relating to dangerous goods as mentioned in this web page can be found on the Internet at : https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/ .
Q. What is the requirement for discharging fireworks in Hong Kong waters?
A. A Fireworks Discharge Permit will be granted upon payment of the statutory for authorizing the discharge of fireworks at sea under Section 31 of Dangerous Goods (shipping) Regulation, Cap 295F.
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