🔍 Key Concepts

• Dangerous cargo manifest requirements under 49 CFR and 46 CFR for vessels • What types of cargo are considered hazardous materials (flammable, explosive, etc.) • Difference between ordinary bulk commodities and hazardous cargo

💭 Think About

• Look at each cargo and ask: does this normally fall under hazardous materials regulations for transport by vessel? • Which of these is commonly associated with fire, explosion, or special handling/storage requirements at sea? • If you were the Master, which cargo would you expect to see listed on a dangerous cargo manifest before sailing?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which listed cargo is typically classified as a hazardous material for marine transport • Check your knowledge of examples of flammable solids or easily ignited materials • Eliminate the cargoes that are ordinary, non‑hazardous bulk commodities with no special dangerous-goods documentation required