Dangerous Goods by Sea - IMDG Code Advanced Course

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Introduction

New responsibilities are coming into effect next January, from the International Maritime Association for those involved in consigning and transporting Dangerous Goods by sea. Section 1.3.1.1 of Amendment 34-08, requires from January 2010, that general awareness / familiarisation training, function-specific training and safety training be given to relevant shoreside staff, whose duties concern the carriage of dangerous goods by sea.

Objectives

Export Edge Training are delivering this 2 day in-depth training course to meet the IMDG regulations for personnel engaged in the transport of dangerous goods by sea. This course is delivered by our experienced trainer, who is also highly qualified in IATA and ADR regulations.

Target Audience

This internationally recognised course, designed for the shore traffic and operations staff of consignors and cargo agents, is also useful to: Shipping department staff of manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and exporters and hauliers who wish to expand or refresh their knowledge of dangerous goods by sea regulations and procedures.

Certification

On completion of this course successful students will receive an approved Dangerous Goods by Sea Certificate in accordance with the IMDG Code

COURSE OUTLINE

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code incorporating Amendment 34-08 & Irish Regulations for the movement of dangerous goods by sea.

- How to use Volumes I & II of the IMDG Code
- Responsibilities
- Classification, Identification of Mixtures and Hazard Precedence
- Packaging Types & Marking
- Marking and Labelling
- Placarding and Marking
- Documentation, excepted Quantities & Limited Quantities
- Stowage/Segregation
- Practical Exercises/Case Studies and course tests
- Special attention to areas of difficulty
- Q&A

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