IMDG (English)

Shipping dangerous goods by sea

Starter ⬤⬤ / more info

Are you involved in the transport of dangerous goods? Accourding to the IMDG code Chapter 1.3.1.,you are required to follow a course on the IMDG code and the corresponding port regulations for dangerous goods.

This obligation applies in particular to all persons mentioned in the declarations of dangerous goods, either as responsible or as contact person.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) wishes to limit the number of violations found during inspections of containers with dangerous goods and the resulting risks such as fire on board, environmental catastrophe, danger to human lives, etc.

Target audience

For those involved in the transport chain of dangerous goods.

Required knowledge

No specific knowledge of dangerous goods is required.

Programma

Scope and implementation of the IMDG code
SOLAS (Safety or Life at Sea) convention regarding the maritime transport of dangerous goods
Properties and classification of dangerous goods
Marking and labelling
Requirements regarding construction and use of packaging
IBCs, tanks
Documentation
Stowage and segregation
Practical use of IMDG code

The course meets chapter 1.3.1.2.1. of the IMDG code “General Awareness / familiarization training”.

🛎️ If you want to make a correct declaration for hazardous cargo in Antwerp, please register for ‘Antwerp Port Byelaws for the handling of dangerous cargoes‘.

If you prefer to follow this course in Dutch, click here