International Maritime Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Ocean transportation of dangerous goods is governed by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code). There are very specific packaging and documentation requirements. Shipments may be rejected if not properly prepared causing delays and loss of business. Specific segregation requirements are enforced.

Shippers: IMO-101

Target audience

Aimed at personnel preparing shipments for international marine transport.

Course Outline

• Legal responsibilities;
• Use of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG);
• Classification of Dangerous Goods (shipping description);
• 9 classes of dangerous goods;
• Marine pollutants;
• UN packaging specification;
• Marking and labelling of packages for sea transport;
• Shipping documentation;
• Placarding requirements;
• Segregation of dangerous goods;
• Spill reports;
• Security;
• State variations (USA and Canada).

Duration

Between 7 and 10 hours, according to the number of products involved.