Which SOLAS part contains special requirements for carriage of packaged irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium and high level radioactive wastes on board ships?

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

Answer: (A)

Dangerous goods that are highly radioactive, like irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium, and high-level radioactive wastes, require special handling to prevent radiation exposure and contamination. In SOLAS, the rules for dangerous goods are found under Chapter VII, which governs their carriage by sea. The specific provisions for these highly regulated items are in Part D, which lays out the special requirements for their carriage, including packing, labeling, segregation, stowage, and any quantity limits, in line with the IMDG Code and radiation protection practices. Chapter IX and the other parts of Chapter VII do not cover these particular special requirements, so Part D is the section that addresses them directly.