The ship is responsible for marking each package of dangerous goods and each overpack containing dangerous goods in compliance with the Regulations. (DGR 7.1.1)
There are two types of markings:
-Package Specification Marking-the marking which identify the design or specification of a packaging
- Package Use Marking-the marking which identify the use of a particular Packaging for a particular shipment, which are always required.
Note
Packaging Specification Markings are not required for “Limited Quantity” Packagings, i.e. Packing Instructions preceded by the letter “Y”, e.g. Y309.
8.7.2. Packaging Specification Marking
The UN Specification packaging marking must be printed or embossed directly on the package. Handwritten Specification marking is not acceptable.
Example of a UN Specification marking