Scope:

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of STCW section B-V/b and B-V/c and is based on the guidelines of the IMDG Code and IMO Model Course 1.10.
Course is intended for shipboard personnel responsible for cargo handling of packaged dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes aboard ships.

Objective:

After successful completion of the course the trainees will be able to understand the important physical characteristics and chemical properties of dangerous and hazardous substances, classification of dangerous and hazardous substances and materials possessing chemical hazards including IMDG dangerous goods classes 1-9 and the hazards associated with each class.

Course Content:

• Background and general introduction
• Conventions
• IMO and dangerous goods
• The IMDG Code
• Classification - physics and chemistry
• Classification - UN system as used by IMO
• Classification - IMDG classes
• Packing and tank requirements
• Construction and testing of packaging, IBCS and portable tanks
• Consignment procedures
• Limited Quantities
• Transport operations
• IMDG Code Supplement
• Safe transport of dangerous cargoes etc. in port areas
• Future updating
• Course review

Certification:

Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia
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Prerequisite:

Identification card or passport
2 passport size colored photographs

Validation:

Unlimited

Minimum number of Attenders

10

Note to Client:

After successful completion of the course and examination at the Harbour Office candidates will receive a Dangerous Cargo Handling certificate issued by the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of Republic of Croatia.