IMDG / HAZMAT

Purpose

To provide course compliant with, and meeting the requirements of, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code, 2020 Edition for the shore-side staff involved with dangerous goods.

This course provides training directed at the Mariner, Port & Terminal Handlers, Freight Forwarders, Shippers, Manufacturer and the Consumer in understanding the terminology, classification, packaging, labelling of Dangerous cargoes. The course covers the complete handling processes from start including documentation, Emergency Response in case of an incident and Medical First Aid.

The course is based on IMO Model course 1.10 to the training requirements of

a) IMDG Code Chapter 1.3 for SHORE PERSONNEL

b) STCW Sections A-II/1, A-II/2, A-II/3 and B-V/c (Dangerous Container Cargoes) for SEAFARERS

c) CFR 49 Subtitle B, Chapter I, Subchapter C, Part 176 – CARRIAGE BY VESSEL

Target Audience

1.3.1.1 Training of shore-side personnel

This course is primarily intended for :

– personnel responsible for the cargo handling of packaged dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes (hereafter referred to as “dangerous goods”) aboard ships

And is also intended for below personnel (FUNCTION SPECIFIC)

1.3.1.2 Shore based personnel (including the competent authority) as well as those who:

1. Classify dangerous goods and identify Proper Shipping Names of dangerous goods; 
2. Pack dangerous goods;
3. Mark, label or placard dangerous goods;
4. Load/unload Cargo Transport Units;
5. Prepare transport documents for dangerous goods;
6. Offer dangerous goods for transport;
7. Accept dangerous goods for transport;
8. Handle dangerous goods in transport;
9. Prepare dangerous goods loading/stowage plans;
10. Load/unload dangerous goods into/from ships;
11. Carry dangerous goods in transport;
12. Enforce or survey or inspect for compliance with applicable rules and regulations;
13. Are otherwise involved in the transport of dangerous goods as determined by the competent authority
    shall be trained in the following:

1.3.1.2.1 General awareness / familiarization training: Each person shall be trained in order to be familiar with the general provisions of dangerous goods transport provisions.

1.3.1.2.2 Function-specific training: Each person shall be trained in specific dangerous goods transport provisions which are applicable to the function that person performs.

1.3.1.4 Safety training: Commensurate with the risk of exposure in the event of a release and the functions performed.

Course Content

1.3.1.5 : Recommended training needs for shore-side personnel involved in the transport  of dangerous goods under the IMDG code as per detailed syllabus in IMDG Code.

Course Content Table for Function Specific Training:

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