Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has a responsibility under Abu Dhabi legislation to control the conditions under which Dangerous Goods are transported, handled or stored in its ports.
These Transport, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods: Guidelines for Port Users (“ADPC Dangerous Goods Guidelines”) have been prepared to assist port users implement the requirements of the legislation relating to Dangerous Goods applicable to ADPC Ports. They outline the relevant criteria for Dangerous Goods cargoes either as break-bulk or in freight containers and covers import, export, transhipment and dangerous goods in transit. However, these Guidelines are not intended to be a complete or comprehensive review of all statutory requirements relating to the handling of Dangerous Goods or other hazardous materials in an ADPC port. It is the responsibility of the individual port user to ensure compliance with applicable law as it may apply to its activities.
Port users should note these ADPC Dangerous Goods Guidelines constitute part of the ADPC Port Regulator...