LGTCO/LGTF Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 15 of 30

Can cargo be loaded if the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for the cargo is not supplied by the shipper or terminal?

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Direct Answer

Option B: No, cargo must not be loaded without the official MSDS

SOLAS and the IGC Code strictly mandate that cargo operations must not commence until an official Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) detailing physical and chemical hazards is provided.

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Yes, if cargo details are verbally communicated

No, cargo must not be loaded without the official MSDS (Correct Answer)

Yes, it does not make a difference

Yes, provided the vessel has loaded similar cargo before

Detailed Explanation & Context

SOLAS and the IGC Code strictly mandate that cargo operations must not commence until an official Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) detailing physical and chemical hazards is provided.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (LGTCO/LGTF).

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