Which SOLAS chapter and part covers the carriage of dangerous goods in package form?

• A. SOLAS chapter VII part A
• B. SOLAS chapter VII part B
• C. SOLAS chapter VII part C
• D. SOLAS chapter IX

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the rules for dangerous goods in packaged form come from the part of SOLAS that specifically implements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. SOLAS Chapter VII deals with the carriage of dangerous goods, and its Part A contains the mandatory regulations for transporting dangerous goods, including those in packaged form. This part sets out requirements for packaging, labeling, marking, documentation, segregation, stowage, handling, and training, all aligned with the IMDG Code. The other chapters or parts don’t provide these packaging-specific requirements, and SOLAS Chapter IX covers different safety management topics rather than the carriage of dangerous goods. So the correct choice is SOLAS Chapter VII Part A.