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IMDG Compliance: Transporting Dangerous Goods by Sea
Transporting dangerous goods requires rigorous preparation at every stage. Identify responsibilities, essential information and precautions to organise operations effectively. Build a clear basis for coordinating everyone involved within the applicable framework.
- Duration
- 2 days 14 hours
- Code
- TRAN002FR Code
Presentation
Maritime transport of dangerous goods is subject to IMDG 1.3 requirements to prevent serious accidents. This course helps you identify dangerous goods and organise their handling and maritime transport in accordance with IMDG 1.3 and safety rules.
Objectives
- Apply regulations for transporting dangerous goods by sea.
- Apply the requirements for preparing a maritime declaration.
- Understand the specific characteristics of national and local ports.
Program
The regulatory context
The IMDG Code
- IMDG structure.
Classifying dangerous goods
- Classification criteria: the different classes and their labels.
Full exemptions and special provisions
Packages in excepted quantities
Packages in limited quantities
Packaging dangerous goods
- Package marking and labelling.
- Overpacks.
Onboard documents
- The dangerous goods declaration.
- The container packing certificate.
- Pre-carriage transport.
Marking cargo transport units
- Container marking and placarding.
Loading vessels
- Segregation rules.
Security
Obligations of the different parties involved
Practical exercises
Each participant receives a summary reference sheet.
Audience
- Personnel responsible for shipping and receiving dangerous goods by sea.
- Personnel organising transport and the loading and unloading of cargo transport units.
Cette formation s'adresse aux profils suivants
Prerequisites
None.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
Dates and sessions
Choose the date and delivery format that suit you.
No upcoming sessions are currently available.
Last update: 23/09/2026