Product Manual

Shipping of Hazardous Material (HazMat) and Engine/Components Containing
Hazardous Material
Outboard Service Bulletin 2008‑07
There are a number of United States regulations regarding the shipment of hazardous material. These regulations apply not
only to shipments within the United States, but to import and export shipments as well. It is important to comply with all of these
regulations. This bulletin is intended to provide you with some basic information about some of these regulations, and provide
you with information about resources from which you can obtain additional information. It is also intended to draw your attention
to the importance of proper packaging, labeling, and shipping of hazardous material; as well as any engine or engine
component that contains hazardous material like gasoline or other fluids such as crankcase oil, gearcase oil, and hydraulic
fluid. There are also requirements for training personnel that deal with the shipment of hazardous material. This bulletin is
intended to draw your attention to some of the shipping regulations that we are aware of that might apply to your business, it is
not a complete review of all of the laws and regulations that apply to the shipment of hazardous materials. Please do not treat it
as such.
NOTE: You, as the shipper of record, are responsible for classification, packaging, hazard communication, incident reporting,
handling, and transportation of hazardous materials.
Overview of Regulations
The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) specify requirements for the safe transportation of hazardous materials in
commerce by rail car, aircraft, vessel, and motor vehicle. These comprehensive regulations govern transportation‑related
activities. In general, the HMR prescribe requirements for classification, packaging, hazard communication, incident reporting,
handling, and transportation of hazardous materials. The HMR are enforced by Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety
Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
Overview of Training Requirements
Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require initial training (and recurrent training) of all employees
who perform work functions covered by the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Any employee who works in a shipping,
receiving, or material handling area; or who may be involved in preparing or transporting hazardous materials, is required to
have training. Hazardous materials transportation training is available from ShipMate, Inc. The training modules on CD‑ROM or
online contain an interactive training program which satisfies the DOT requirement for general awareness, general safety, and
HazMat security training. A comprehensive exam is offered and Certificates of Completion are generated upon successful
completion of the program. The CD‑ROM and online Web‑Based Training may be purchased from ShipMate, Inc. This also
includes an electronic version of the 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations, the current Emergency Response Guidebook,
and full access to ShipMate’s technical staff to assist you in properly preparing hazardous materials for transport. ShipMate,
Inc. may be reached at 1‑310‑370‑3600 or on the web at http://www.shipmate.com
.
NOTE: The DOT training program does NOT include a test of any type and contains a lot of material which is not relevant (e.g.
cargo tanks). In addition, you would have to purchase the 49 CFR and the Emergency Response Guidebook separately.
Further, the DOT program provides no support – technical or otherwise. For further information, view the DOT website at http://
www.dot.gov.
Shipping of Complete Engines and Major Assemblies
Complete engines cannot be transported without going through additional preparation first. Electronic fuel injection (EFI) and
direct fuel injection (DFI) engines must have the fuel system drained of fuel, not run dry because of possible damage to electric
fuel pumps. Carbureted engines must be completely run dry and have stalled due to lack of fuel. All engines must have any
remaining fluids/oils drained (including engine and gearcase oil) and hydraulic fluids (including power trim fluid) and
disconnected fluid pipes that previously contained fluid must be sealed with leakproof caps that are positively retained. Major
assemblies such as gearcases, dressed powerheads, or other components containing any fluids must be also drained prior to
shipping.
More Information on Hazardous Material
More information on hazardous material, regulations, packaging, training, etc. can be found by going to the ShipMate website:
http://www.shipmate.com or by calling:
ShipMate Inc.
Telephone + 1 (310) 370‑3600
Fax + 1 (310) 370‑5700
E‑mail [e-mail]
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