Objective

LO1: Define dangerous goods and explain how to identify them
LO2: Describe the legislation for the transportation of dangerous goods
LO3: Describe the classes and types of dangerous goods
LO4: Describe packing and safe methods of storage
LO5: Explain the transportation of dangerous goods by sea
LO6: Describe the marking and labelling requirements
LO7: Identify the documentation requirements
LO8: Describe the loading and handling requirements
LO9: Explain the safe handling and emergency information

Target Group

Oil & Gas Industry

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

Examination

The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.

Course Contents

The course is available in the following languages: English; Brazilian Portuguese; Norwegian; Danish; Spanish

This course is suitable for anyone involved in the transportation of dangerous goods by sea. It includes information on the legal responsibilities for transportation of dangerous goods or hazardous materials via sea and the special considerations that need to be taken.

The course has been written and developed with reference to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.