2.1 Commensurate with available resources, Member
Governments are encouraged to inspect a representative number of CTUs
carrying dangerous goods by sea. CTUs should be targeted for inspection
with consideration given to risk-based principles. For example, Member
Governments should focus their inspection resources on those shipments
that have historically presented the greatest safety risk. Targeting
criteria could also assist Member Governments in addressing dangerous
goods being shipped in an undeclared manner.
2.2 The presence of undeclared dangerous goods
should not be underestimated. Undeclared dangerous goods can occur
when hazardous materials are placed within a CTU with no markings
to indicate the presence of dangerous goods, and when required documents
fail to declare the presence of dangerous goods or are missing altogether.
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.1 A targeted selection method should be used
to identify general cargo CTUs with a higher probability of carrying
undeclared hazardous materials. The inspection of general cargo transport
units should complement those performed on CTUs with declared dangerous
goods; and
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.2 Methods for tracking parties responsible for
repeatedly violate dangerous goods shipping standards are encouraged.
- .3 Reporting between competent authorities in cases
where the safety of the transport of dangerous goods is compromised as a result of
serious or repeated infringements by an enterprise which has its headquarters on the
territory of another competent authority is strongly encouraged.
2.3 Actions undertaken upon discovery of a CTU with a
deficiency may include placing the cargo on hold, or putting the CTU out of service,
and/or providing appropriate penalty actions against those responsible under the IMDG
Code, CSC and/or applicable national legislation, including, but not limited to
reporting the non-compliance to the competent authority of the State in which the
infringing enterprise has its headquarters, as appropriate.