IMO IMDG Code + Supplement: 2026 [paper]

Set IMO IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code 2026 + Supplement

Lays out the regulatory framework for all aspects of handling dangerous goods and maritime pollutants in sea transport.

Amendment 42-24 includes revisions to various sections of the Code and to transport requirements for specific substances. It was adopted by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee at its 108th session in May 2024 and is mandatory from 1 January 2028, but may be applied on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2027.

What’s Included?

• Basic principles for handling dangerous goods, including:
  • Classification, packing, labelling, and stowage
  • Segregation, handling, and emergency response
  • Operational best practices and terminology

Who Uses It?

Primarily for mariners, but also relevant for:

• Manufacturers, packers, and shippers
• Road, rail, and port authorities
• Emergency responders

The two-volume IMDG Code is divided into seven parts:

Volume 1 (Parts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7)

• General provisions, definitions, and training
• Classification, packing, and tank provisions
• Consignment procedures
• Construction and testing of packagings, IBCs, tanks, and vehicles
• Transport operations

Volume 2 (Part 3 & Appendices)

• Dangerous Goods List, special provisions, and exceptions
• Appendices A & B: Generic/N.O.S. shipping names and glossary
• Index for quick reference

IMO IMDG Code Supplement 2026

The IMDG Code Supplement should be of interest to maritime administrations, shipping companies, manufacturers, packers, shippers, feeder services such as road and rail, and port authorities

The IMDG Supplement presents the publications associated with the IMDG Code that cover these aspects of the transport of dangerous goods.

Features:

• Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide), taking into account Amendment 44-26 to the IMDG Code;
• Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG);
• Reporting procedures;
• Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships;
• International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on board Ships (INF Code); and
• other appropriate resolutions and circulars pertaining to the transport of dangerous goods, including Guidelines for the implementation of the inspection programmes for cargo transport units (MSC.1/Circ.1649) and the List of non-exhaustive voluntary guidance on pest contamination
  (MSC.1/Circ.1650).

Published: December, 2026

Also available as:

IMO IMDG Code 2026 digital – IMO Product Code: KP200E
IMO IMDG Code 2026 hardcopy – IMO Product Code: IP200E
IMO IMDG Code Supplement 2026 digital – IMO Product Code: KN210E

More on Dangerous Goods Manuals:

Related IATA publications
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations – Regular Bound
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations – Spiral Bound
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations – Digital

Related ICAO publications
ICAO 9284 – Technical Instructions Safe Transport DG by Air (2027-2028)
ICAO 9284 – Supplement Tech. Instructions Safe Transport DG by Air(2027-2028)
ICAO 9481 – Emergency Response Guidance Aircraft Incidents DG (2027-2028)
ICAO Annex 18 – Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air 

Related UN producten
ADR – Eur Agreement/ International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (2027)
ADN – International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (2027)
Recommendations on the Transport of DG – Tests and Criteria  (2023)
Recommendations on the Transport of DG – Model Regulations (2025)

Specifications:
Published: November/December 2026
IMO product code: IP200E + IN210E
ISBN: