Hazmat (IMDG Code) Training Course – Basic

Description

Based on IMO Model course 1.10 ‘Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes’ this eLearning module offers a comprehensive program which equips the trainee with the knowledge to:

Contribute effectively to the preparation and execution of the safe carriage of dangerous goods and marine pollutants at sea
Understand the legal implications and correctly apply or verify compliance with detailed instructions, including packaging, handling, stowage and segregation of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes.
Be aware of the necessary precautions in relation to other cargoes as outlined in the IMDG code and its supplement, as well as the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) 1972, insofar as they affect the transport of dangerous goods.

This module provides the essential knowledge required by those operating at support level and involved in planning stowage, handling and transporting dangerous goods in packaged form.

The content includes general dangerous goods safety awareness and covers emergency response to incidents involving packaged dangerous goods.

The module meets the requirements of US title 49 Code of Federal Regulations 171-172 HAZMAT training required by those officers involved in dangerous cargo/HAZMAT related functions. On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to print out a diploma, as evidence of the required IMDG/HAZMAT training.

Please note:  The assessment part of this course may be completed onboard ship or onshore in the offices of a registered shipping company or maritime institution. The Master/senior officer onboard or a senior official onshore must sign and stamp your application form to verify they have directly supervised your eLearning assessment(s).