COURSE OVERVIEW

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. 

 

This course is designed to provide participants with an up-to-date overview on International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IDMG) Code. It covers the units of measurement, classification of solids cargoes carrying in bulk and explosives, gases and flammable liquids and solids; the oxidizing substances, toxic and infectious substances and radioactive materialsl; the corrosive substances, miscellaneous dangerous substances and marine pollutants; the evaluation of acceptability, dangerous cargo properties and identification; and marking and labelling of packages, placarding and marking of cargo transport units and documentation. 

 

Further, the course will also discuss the port and onboard handling, stowage and segregation; the special provisions in case of incidents or fire; transporting cargo units on board ship; handling dangerous goods in ports, safety procedures for stevedores, personal protection equipment and first aids; the various nomenclature and general arrangements on ships; and the importance, regulation and various types of the containers. 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the SOLAS regulation, cargo inspection and precautions in loading containers onboard and during transport; the standard practice in loading and discharging; the personal protection for the manipulation of dangerous cargoes in bulk; the operations of chemical cargoes and the medical, chemical guide and first aids IMDG guides; and the proper manipulation of LPG containers in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 and Marine Pollutants MARPOL Annex III.