NOTE: MOU (Memorandum Of Understanding) version 2023 allow to use ADR 1.1.3.1a, whereby below guidance which is not legal binding have no use.

On the 4th of November 2021 a guidance from DMA concerning the transport of Dangerous goods in private vehicles has been issued. 

ADMIN interpretation: The term "vehicle" in the guidance is not the same as defined in the IMDG or ADR, and each trailer shall be considered as a part of the vehicle. The amount stipulated are for a vehicle and not per each person in the vehicle.

Passengers who are in a coach party should have same restriction as foot passengers.

                              Guidance on transport of Dangerous Goods in private vehicles

The Danish Maritime Authority has issued a Guidance on transport of Dangerous Goods in private vehicles conducted on board Ro/Ro vessels, when packed accordingly and only intended for personal use.

Measures shall be taken to assess the risk and ensure a safe transport under normal conditions.

Items listed below are classified as Dangerous Goods by the IMDG Code and carried by individuals either by private vehicles such as cars/caravans/trailers/mobiles homes or by passengers by foot.

It does not include vehicles for commercial use, ambulances or vehicles operated by contractors/employees.

The following are the type and range of goods permitted to be carried in private vehicles not in commercial use.

*It is not the intent that the risk assessment shall be approved or accepted by the Flag State or Baltic MoU member states.

**Risk assessment is optional, but highly recommended.

 ***If the quantities being carried exceeding those stated in the above table, the full provisions of the IMDG Code shall be applied.

In all above cases the goods shall be secured against movement and for gases, except when being used for medical purposes,

the gas supply should be shut off at the cylinders and stowed away from sources of ignition and heat.