IMDG / HAZMAT (Dangerous Goods by Sea)

1.3.1.2 Shore based personnel (including the competent authority) as well as those who:

• Classify dangerous goods and identify Proper Shipping Names of dangerous goods; 
• Pack dangerous goods;
• Mark, label or placard dangerous goods;
• Load/unload Cargo Transport Units;
• Prepare transport documents for dangerous goods;
• Offer dangerous goods for transport;
• Accept dangerous goods for transport;
• Handle dangerous goods in transport;
• Prepare dangerous goods loading/stowage plans;
• Load/unload dangerous goods into/from ships;
• Carry dangerous goods in transport;
• Enforce or survey or inspect for compliance with applicable rules and regulations;
• Are otherwise involved in the transport of dangerous goods as determined by the competent authority.

Course Content

1.3.1.5 : Training needs for shore-side personnel involved in the transport of dangerous goods under the IMDG code is as below:

Classification requirements, in particular

• the structure of the description of substances
• the classes of dangerous goods and the principles of their classification
• the nature of the dangerous cargo (physical, chemical and toxicological properties)
• the procedure for classifying solutions and mixtures
• identification by proper shipping name
• use of Dangerous Goods List

Packaging requirements

• type of packages (IBC, large packaging, tank container and bulk container)
• UN marking for approved packaging
• segregation requirements
• limited quantities and excepted quantities

Marking, labelling and placarding requirements

• primary and subsidiary hazard labels
• marine pollutants
• limited quantities and excepted quantities

Documentation requirements

• transport document
• container / vehicle packing certificate
• competent authorities’ approval
• waste transport documentation
• special documentation, where appropriate

Safe handling procedures such as

• use of equipment
• appropriate tools
• safe working loads

CSC safety approval plate requirements
Stowage requirements, where applicable
Segregation requirements
Cargo securing requirements (as contained in the CTU Code)
Emergency response procedures
First aid measures