Aims & Objectives

• Outline the key legal requirements related to handling and transport of hazardous materials
• Underline the significance of proper marking placed on hazardous materials containers and packages
• Provide a detailed outline of the requirements of hazardous material paperwork and packaging
• Present the penalties and consequences in case of inappropriate handling
• Focus on the company’s security and emergency procedures in case an incident occurs

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this course the student will gain basic knowledge on the the following:

• Key parts of the international conventions related to dangerous goods
• Classes of hazardous materials
• Proper packing, marking and labelling of dangerous cargo
• Handling, loading stowage of dangerous cargo
• Documentation (certificates) required for the transportation of dangerous cargo
• Emergency response procedures and accident causes
• Responsibility of the company and its employees regarding the security of hazardous materials
• The crew involved received the necessary training as required by IMDG code

Who should attend?

• Officers and crew handling Dangerous goods on board and involved in preparation of hazardous material packaging and transportation
• Technical & Operation Managers
• Designated Persons Ashore
• PSC Surveyors
• Personnel responsible for abiding by the DOT regulations for hazardous materials

Prerequisite skills & knowledge: Awareness of IMDG code and Cargo securing manual of the vessel concerned

Relative Conventions, Codes and Standards: IMO model courses 1.10 and 3.18 according to the training requirements of IMDG Code 2018 Edition (Chapter 1.3), CFR 49 SubTitle B Chapter I sub chapter C part 176, STCW Section A-II/ & A-II/2 and SOLAS Ch VII

Available in-house/distant learning? Yes

Created by: LiberoAssurance Continuous Professional Development Training Centre Level 1 - Accredited by Univab

Course contents

Introduction to Dangerous Goods and key conventions

• Introduction to Dangerous Goods
• Role of IMO Codes and Conventions
• SOLAS Convention – Chapter VII
• MARPOL Convention
• IMDG Code – General
• IMDG Code – Classification of Dangerous Goods
• International regulations – General
• International regulations – Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 49)

Packing, Marking and Labelling

• Packing
• Marking and Labelling – General
• Marking and Labelling – Dangerous Goods description
• Marking and Labelling – UN Number and PSN

Cargo Loading, Stowage

• Cargo Containers Stowage on-board
• Safe Container Lashing
• Dangerous Goods Loading – General
• Dangerous Goods Loading – Stowage and segregation
• Dangerous Goods Loading – Responsibilities
• Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities
  

Documentation, Reporting and Emergency

• Documentation required by SOLAS
• Dangerous goods transport document
• Container/Vehicle packing certificate
• Material safety data sheets
• Dangerous goods Manifest
• Ship Certificates and Documents Checked in a Port State Control (PSC) Survey
• Reporting dangerous goods
• Emergency Response Guide
• Emergency Response Guide – Reporting incidents involving dangerous goods
• Causes of accidents
• Case Studies

Cargo and Company Safety and Security

• Cargo & company security
• Personnel training

Teaching Methods

• Detailed seminar presentations (available for download)
• Terms and definitions
  
• No. of slides: 131
  

Resources

• Reading lists and resources available in the presentations

Study time allocation

• Private study hours: 16
• Trainer contact hours: Availability and Competence of instructors upon request
• Enrolment duration: 90 days (from the date of purchase)

Credits

• CPD Points: 16
• ECTS/ECVET Points: 0.5