Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Sea
Learn the legal responsibilities, classification, packaging, marking, labelling, documentation, loading, handling, and emergency considerations for transporting dangerous goods by sea.
Overview
This course is suitable for anyone involved in the transportation of dangerous goods by sea. Learners will review legal responsibilities for transporting dangerous goods and hazardous materials, classification requirements, packaging and storage, marking and labelling, documentation, loading and handling, and emergency information.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for logistics personnel, marine personnel, supply chain teams, warehouse personnel, supervisors, and others involved in preparing, handling, documenting, or transporting dangerous goods by sea.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Define dangerous goods and explain how to identify them
- Describe the legislation for the transportation of dangerous goods
- Describe the classes and types of dangerous goods
- Describe packing and safe methods of storage
- Explain the transportation of dangerous goods by sea
- Describe the marking and labelling requirements
- Identify the documentation requirements
- Describe the loading and handling requirements
- Explain the safe handling and emergency information
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Definition and identification of dangerous goods
- Legislation for sea transportation
- Classes and types of dangerous goods
- Packaging and safe storage
- Transportation by sea
- Marking and labelling requirements
- Documentation requirements
- Loading and handling requirements
- Safe handling and emergency information
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions during the course. The course includes 20 questions.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.