DANGEROUS GOODS BY SEA

DANGEROUS GOODS BY SEA Course Overview & Training Details

Expand your knowledge of safety with Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd IMDG HAZMAT Awareness course. This program is specially designed for staff performing their job duties on the high seas, in ports, CFS facilities, or container yards and provides the essential part of training to work with hazardous containers according to the IMDG Code. Participants will be able to understand the IMDG Code by IMO, recognize hazards contributed by such containers, and apply the code with respect both to routine operations and emergency situations. Acquire practical skills of confidence to handle dangerous goods safely and efficiently. Get compliant, and protect your workplace-sign up now for Elite Offshore's IMDG HAZMAT Awareness course today.

Course Code: 114
Category: OSHA & Industrial Safety , Port and Marine

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Course overview

The IMDG HAZMAT Awareness course by Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd provides the basic knowledge on hazardous materials handling to marine personnel. It targets personnel in the ports, CFS, and container yards who shall attain the basic knowledge of the IMDG Code on identification, classification, and safe handling of hazardous materials.

Participants will be walked through interactive, skills-transfer lessons and real-to-life scenarios that enable them to identify opportunities for risk, apply prevention strategies, and build confidence in taking appropriate action during those critical moments of an emergency.

This training is instructed by highly qualified instructors and covers comprehensive information on hazardous materials management necessary to conduct effective, safe, and compliant operations.

What will I learn?

  • 1. Introduction to IMDG Code.
  • 2. Understanding Amendment cycle of the IMDG Code.
  • 3. Classify dangerous goods and identify proper shipping names.
  • 4. Pack dangerous goods.
  • 5. Marking, labelling and placarding dangerous goods.
  • 6. Loading and unloading cargo transport units.
  • 7. Prepare transport documents for dangerous goods.
  • 8. Offer dangerous goods for transport.
  • 9. Accept dangerous goods for transport.
  • 10. Handle dangerous goods in transport.
  • 11. Understanding Packing groups.
  • 12. Loading and unloading dangerous goods onto or from ships.
  • 13. Transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea.
  • 14. Prepare dangerous goods loading/stowage plans.
  • 15. Different functions and function specific training requirement.
  • 16. Inspection of CTUs for compliance of IMDG Code.
  • 17. Competent Authorities.
Requirements
  • All Persons associated with handling dangerous goods such as Packers, loaders, un-loaders, label markers, transporters etc.
  • All persons involved in classification, survey or inspection of dangerous goods
  • Seafarers working on Container ships and ships handling dangerous goods in packaged form
  • Port and CFS workers handling Hazardous containers
FAQs
  • Q1. What is the IMDG HAZMAT Awareness course?
    The IMDG HAZMAT Awareness course introduces the safe handling and transport of dangerous goods by sea in line with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.

  • Q2. Who should take the IMDG HAZMAT Awareness course?
    It is suitable for seafarers, port and CFS personnel, container-yard workers, cargo handlers, packers, loaders, transporters, and others involved with dangerous goods.

  • Q3. What does the IMDG HAZMAT course cover?
    The course covers dangerous goods classification, proper shipping names, packing, marking, labelling, placarding, documentation, handling, stowage, segregation, and emergency procedures.

  • Q4. Is the IMDG HAZMAT Awareness course available online?
    Yes. Elite Offshore offers the course online/via e-learning, allowing Indian and international learners to complete the training remotely from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.

  • Q5. Do I need previous experience to join the IMDG HAZMAT Awareness course?
    The course is designed as awareness-level training, so it is suitable for personnel who need a working understanding of IMDG requirements for their duties.

  • Q6. How long is the IMDG HAZMAT Awareness course?
    The course lasts 8 hours and covers essential IMDG Code requirements and safe practices for handling dangerous goods.

  • Q7. What is the IMDG Code used for?
    The IMDG Code provides international requirements for the safe packaging, marking, labelling, documentation, handling, stowage and transport of dangerous goods by sea.

  • Q8. Will I learn about dangerous goods classification and labelling?
    Yes. The training explains dangerous goods classification, packing groups, proper shipping names, hazard labels, marking and placarding requirements.

  • Q9. Is IMDG HAZMAT training useful for port and container-yard workers?
    Yes. It is particularly relevant to personnel working with hazardous containers in ports, CFS facilities and container yards, as well as those involved in cargo handling and inspection.

  • Q10. Do I receive a certificate after completing the IMDG HAZMAT Awareness course?
    Yes. Successful completion of the course provides a Certificate of Completion, subject to the course assessment and training requirements.

Curriculum for this course
0 Lessons 08:00:00 Hours
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₹10000 ₹8000
  • Duration: 08:00:00 Hours
  • Offline, Online, E-learning
  • Conducted in accordance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
  • Certificate Validity: 5 Years