TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY SEA

Learn how to apply appropriate safety precautions, and understand the legal requirements and operational restrictions involved in shipping dangerous goods by vessel transport. Gain a detailed understanding of International Maritime Dangerous Good (IMDG) Code regulations and practical knowledge of Code requirements, in relation to classification, packaging, vehicle packing and vessel stowage

Target Audience

Cargo operations and port managers responsible for the safe transport of dangerous goods shipments
▪ Shippers, cargo agents, consolidators, freight forwarders and other agencies involved in the transport of dangerous goods
▪ Instructional designers and instructors responsible for dangerous goods training

Key Topics

▪ IMDG Code
1. Key definitions, structure, application, terminology
▪ Regulatory applicability and international conventions
1. IMO/ IMDG background and jurisdiction
2. International agreements and conventions
▪ Classification and identification
1. IMDG Code class hazard definitions and basic terms
2. Use of the IMDG Code Dangerous Goods List
3. Limited and excepted quantity provisions
▪ Packaging
1.Use of the IMDG Code packing instructions
2.General and specific packaging requirements and limitations for all types of packaging
3.Selection of correct packaging for transport by sea
▪ Marking, labelling, and placards
1.Consignment procedures
2. Placarding requirements of cargo transport units
3. How to complete the multimodal Dangerous Goods form
▪ Vessels, CTUs Consignments
1.Segregation and stowage