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Imo Tanks

The document describes 8 different types of IMO tanks used to transport dangerous goods by sea and road. IMO type 1 tanks can withstand pressures over 1.75 bar and are portable. IMO type 2 tanks operate between 1.0-1.75 bar and transport liquids and solids with low hazards. IMO type 4 and 6 tanks are road vehicles for classes 3-9 dangerous goods and liquefied gases, while IMO type 7 and 8 tanks are insulated and transport refrigerated liquefied gases.

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Imo Tanks

The document describes 8 different types of IMO tanks used to transport dangerous goods by sea and road. IMO type 1 tanks can withstand pressures over 1.75 bar and are portable. IMO type 2 tanks operate between 1.0-1.75 bar and transport liquids and solids with low hazards. IMO type 4 and 6 tanks are road vehicles for classes 3-9 dangerous goods and liquefied gases, while IMO type 7 and 8 tanks are insulated and transport refrigerated liquefied gases.

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Tank Type Description

A portable tank for the transport of substances of classes 3 to 9 fitted with pressure-relief devices, having a maximum
IMO type 1 tank
allowable working pressure of 1.75 bar and above.

A portable tank fitted with pressure-relief devices, having a maximum allowable working pressure equal to or above 1.0
IMO type 2 tank
bar but below 1.75 bar, intended for the transport of certain dangerous liquids of low hazard and certain solids.

A road tank vehicle for the transport of dangerous goods of classes 3 to 9 and includes a semi-trailer with a permanently
IMO type 4 tank
attached tank or a tank attached to a chassis, with at least four twist locks which comply with ISO standards

IMO type 5 tank A portable tank fitted with pressure-relief devices which is used for non-refrigerated gases of class 2.

A road tank vehicle for the transport of non-refrigerated liquefied gases of class 2 and includes a semi-trailer with a
IMO type 6 tank permanently attached tank or a tank attached to a chassis which is fitted with items of service equipment and structural
equipment necessary for the transport of gases.

A thermally insulated portable tank fitted with items of service and structural equipment necessary for the transport of
refrigerated liquefied gases. The portable tank shall be capable of being transported, loaded and discharged without the
IMO type 7 tank
need of removal of its structural equipment, and shall be capable of being lifted when full. It shall not be permanently
secured on board the ship.

A road tank vehicle for the transport of refrigerated liquefied gases of class 2 and includes a semi-trailer with a
IMO type 8 tank permanently attached thermally insulated tank fitted with items of service equipment and structural equipment necessary
for the transport of refrigerated liquefied gases.

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