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Course overview

Our course provides staff with training on logistics, shipping, and cargo handling in the necessary knowledge of efficiently and safely moving hazardous cargo. It gives an overview of various regulations, ways of compliance with those, risk assessments, and emergency response procedures, putting considerable weight on the identification, classification, and compatibility of hazardous materials. Participants learn the process of performing vanning surveys by checking the integrity of containers, their stowage requirements, and proper documentation in accordance with the IMDG Code, CTU Code, and IMO Circular 1498.

Cases and practical exercises develop hands-on skills in current good practices within the industry. In return, the professionals will be trained in the safe handling of hazardous cargo, followed by effective response in cases of emergencies and observing regulatory compliance.

What will I learn?

1. IMDG Code familiarisation
2. CTU Code and IMO Circular 1498 introduction
3. Consequences of badly packed and secured cargo
4. Liabilities and Responsibilities
5. Forces acting on the cargo during transport
6. Basic principles for cargo packing and securing
7. Types of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs)
8. Cargo care consciousness and cargo planning
9. Different methods for cargo packing and securing
10. Safe handling of packages
11. Equipment for securing and protection of cargo
12. Fumigation of cargo and CTUs
13. Action on completion of packing
14. Packing and securing cargo
15. Inspection of CTUs
16. Pre-packing and pre-load inspection
17. Post loading inspection
18. Inspection checklist and reporting procedures

Requirements

Personnel working in logistics, warehousing, port and CFSs
Prior awareness of IMDG and CTU code is an advantage

FAQs

1. What is a hazardous cargo vanning survey?
A hazardous cargo vanning survey is an inspection of dangerous goods packing, stowage, securing, container condition, markings and documentation before shipment.
2. What is the purpose of a vanning survey?
It helps verify that hazardous cargo is packed and secured safely inside the container and prepared in accordance with applicable IMDG and CTU requirements.
3. Who should take a Hazardous Cargo Vanning Survey course?
The course is suitable for professionals working in logistics, shipping, warehousing, ports, CFS operations and dangerous goods cargo handling.
4. What does a hazardous cargo vanning surveyor check?
A surveyor checks container integrity, cargo packing, securing and stowage, dangerous goods markings, documentation, segregation and other applicable safety requirements.
5. Is vanning survey related to the IMDG Code?
Yes. Vanning surveys for dangerous goods involve checking cargo preparation and stowage against relevant IMDG Code requirements, along with CTU packing and securing guidance.
6. What is the difference between vanning and a vanning survey?
Vanning is the actual process of packing cargo into a container, while a vanning survey is the inspection and reporting process used to verify that the cargo has been packed and secured correctly.
7. What will I learn in a Hazardous Cargo Vanning Survey course?
You will learn about IMDG and CTU requirements, cargo packing and securing, container inspections, dangerous goods handling, pre- and post-loading checks, fumigation and survey reporting.
8. Is prior IMDG or CTU knowledge required for this course?
Prior knowledge of the IMDG Code and CTU Code is an advantage, but the course is designed to build practical knowledge of hazardous cargo vanning and inspection procedures.
9. How long is the Hazardous Cargo Vanning Survey course?
The Elite Offshore course has a duration of 16 hours (2 days) and is available through online and offline training modes.
10. Can a Hazardous Cargo Vanning Survey course help with a career in shipping and logistics?
Yes. The training can strengthen practical knowledge for roles involving dangerous goods, container inspection, cargo operations, CFS, ports, logistics and maritime transportation.