How to ship Engines and Machinery as Non Hazardous cargo

To enable shipment of Machinery and Engines as Non-Hazardous cargo, the below conditions must be complied with.

Machinery and Engines can be declared as Non-Hazardous if the following IMDG special provision 363 is met and a signed LOI (refer to attachment) is provided by the Shipper or Supplier confirming this.

Special Provision 363

Engines or machinery which are empty of liquid or gaseous fuels and which do not contain other dangerous goods, are not subject to this code.

Note 1:  An engine or machinery is considered to be empty of liquid fuel when the liquid fuel tank has been drained and the engine or machinery cannot be operated due to a lack of fuel.  

Note 2:  An engine or machinery is considered to be empty of gaseous fuels when the gaseous fuel tanks are empty of liquid (for liquefied gases), the positive pressure in the tanks does not exceed 2 bar and the fuel shut-off or isolation valve is closed and secured.

If you have any queries, please contact your local Swire Shipping agent.