The Dangerous Goods Transportation by Sea in Accordance with the IMDG Code Training Course offered by The British Academy For Training and Development provides professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely transport hazardous materials by sea while complying with international maritime regulations. As part of the Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses specialization under the Management category, this programme focuses on the application of the IMDG Code to ensure safe handling, packaging, documentation, segregation, and transport of dangerous goods throughout the maritime supply chain.

Participants will develop an understanding of international classification systems, marking and labelling requirements, emergency response procedures, cargo segregation principles, and documentation standards. The course also explains how compliance with the IMDG Code contributes to effective management of hazardous cargo, protects personnel and vessels, and strengthens maritime safety across international shipping operations.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure and requirements of the IMDG Code.
• Classify dangerous goods according to international regulations.
• Apply packaging, marking, and labelling requirements.
• Prepare documentation for hazardous cargo shipments.
• Implement cargo segregation requirements onboard vessels.
• Improve compliance with international maritime regulations.
• Reduce operational risks associated with hazardous cargo transportation.
• Support safe loading, handling, and unloading procedures.
• Strengthen maritime safety through effective risk management.
• Coordinate dangerous goods transport with shipping and port stakeholders.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Shipping managers
• Port operations managers
• Cargo supervisors
• Dangerous goods safety advisors
• Freight forwarders
• Logistics managers
• Maritime operations personnel
• Ship officers and crew
• Port authority staff
• Warehouse supervisors
• Supply chain professionals
• Customs and shipping documentation officers

Module 1: Introduction to the IMDG Code

• Purpose and scope of the IMDG Code
• International regulatory framework
• Responsibilities of stakeholders
• IMO requirements
• Legal compliance principles

Module 2: Classification of Dangerous Goods

• Classes of dangerous goods
• Hazard identification
• UN numbers
• Proper shipping names
• Compatibility groups

Module 3: Packaging, Marking and Labelling

• Approved packaging requirements
• Marking standards
• Hazard labels
• Placarding requirements
• Packaging inspections

Module 4: Documentation and Shipping Requirements

• Dangerous goods declarations
• Transport documentation
• Container packing certificates
• Shipping documentation procedures
• Record management

Module 5: Hazardous Cargo Handling and Segregation

• Safe handling of hazardous cargo
• Cargo segregation rules
• Container loading practices
• Storage requirements
• Operational controls

Module 6: Maritime Safety and Emergency Response

• Fire prevention measures
• Spill response procedures
• Emergency planning
• Incident reporting
• Crew responsibilities for maritime safety

Module 7: Vessel Operations and Compliance

• Vessel loading procedures
• Cargo securing requirements
• Inspection and verification
• Compliance monitoring
• Port State Control considerations

Module 8: Risk Management and Best Practices

• Risk assessment techniques
• Safety management systems
• Continuous compliance improvement
• Internal audits
• Industry best practices for transporting dangerous goods