European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date May 26, 2000 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-144221) Title abbreviation ADN Title (French) Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de navigation intérieures (ADN) Title (Other) Europäisches Übereinkommen über die internationale Beförderung von gefährlichen Gütern auf Binnenwasserstraßen (ADN) Place of adoption Geneva Depository UN United Nations Language English, French, German, Russian Entry into force Feb 29, 2008 Subject Water, Waste & hazardous substances Abstract Objectives: To establish uniform principle and rules for increasing the safety of international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways, contributing effectively to the protection of the environment, and facilitating transport operations promoting international trade. Summary of provisions: (a) The Agreement applies to the international carriage of dangerous goods by vessels on inland waterways. It does not apply to the carriage of dangerous goods by seagoing vessels on maritime waterways forming part of inland waterways, and by warship or auxiliary warship or to other vessels belonging to or operate by a State for governmental and non-commercial purposes (art. 1). (b) Regulations are set out in the Agreement to provide the provisions concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways and specific requirements and procedures (art. 2). (c) Dangerous Goods barred from carriage by annexed Regulations are not to be accepted for international carriage. The international carriage of other dangerous goods is to be authorized subject to compliance with the provisions laid down in the annexed Regulations (art. 4). (d) Each Contracting Party retains the right to regulate or prohibit the entry of dangerous goods into its territory for reasons other than safety during carriage. Special regulations, authorizations or derogations may be enacted by the Contracting Parties (arts. 6-7). (Source: UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 2005) Full text English French Other Website www.unece.org treaties.un.org Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Reservation Austria Feb 29, 2008 Nov 9, 2004 [2] - - Belgium Jul 17, 2014 Jun 17, 2014 [2] - - Bulgaria Feb 29, 2008 Mar 7, 2006 [1] Jun 13, 2000 - Croatia Apr 4, 2009 Mar 4, 2009 [1] Jun 14, 2000 - Czech Republic Oct 21, 2011 Sep 21, 2011 [1] May 26, 2000 - France May 3, 2008 Apr 3, 2008 [3] Oct 23, 2000 - Germany Feb 29, 2008 Jan 31, 2008 [1] May 26, 2000 - Hungary Feb 29, 2008 May 4, 2004 [2] - - Italy - - May 26, 2000 - Luxembourg Feb 29, 2008 May 24, 2007 [1] Jan 29, 2001 - Moldova, Republic of Mar 19, 2008 Feb 19, 2008 [3] Mar 26, 2001 - Netherlands Feb 29, 2008 Apr 30, 2003 [3] Dec 20, 2000 - Poland Jul 25, 2010 Jun 25, 2010 [2] - - Romania Jan 3, 2009 Dec 3, 2008 [2] - - Russian Federation Feb 29, 2008 Oct 10, 2002 [2] - - Serbia Feb 6, 2011 Jan 6, 2011 [2] - - Slovakia Nov 20, 2009 Oct 20, 2009 [1] May 26, 2000 - Switzerland Mar 8, 2011 Feb 8, 2011 [2] - Feb 8, 2011 Ukraine Feb 28, 2010 Jan 28, 2010 [2] - Jan 28, 2010 * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in Other references Literature 1 record related to this treaty. View literature