Overview

Course Description

Identify Hazards: Determine the class and main hazards of packaged dangerous goods utilizing the IMDG Code and the Dangerous Goods List.

Verify Documentation and Markings: Thoroughly check marks, labels, placards, and critical DG documentation—including declarations, packing certificates, manifests, and stowage plans—prior to loading.

Manage Stowage and Segregation: Properly apply segregation, stowage, and securing requirements when handling mixed loads of packaged dangerous goods.

Execute Emergency Response: Respond effectively to leaks, spills, fires, and damaged packages using Emergency Procedures (EmS), the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG), and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), alongside proper spill reporting protocols.

Understand Regulatory Duties: Explain core safety and compliance duties under 49 CFR 172.704, encompassing general awareness, function-specific duties, safety, and security awareness.

Ensure Operational Safety: Implement safe handling practices strictly in accordance with the vessel's Safety Management System (SMS) and established company procedures.

Outcomes

• Identify the class and main hazard of packaged dangerous goods using the IMDG Code and the Dangerous Goods List.
• Check marks, labels, placards and DG documents (declaration, packing certificate, manifest or stowage plan) before loading.
• Apply segregation, stowage and securing requirements to a mixed load of packaged dangerous goods.
• Respond to leaks, spills, fire and damaged packages using EmS, MFAG and correct PPE, and report spills.
• Explain the duties under 49 CFR 172.704: general awareness, function-specific, safety and security awareness.
• Apply safe handling practices in accordance with the vessel SMS and company procedures.

References: RISQ v3.2 - Section 2 (Q2.8) and Section 8 (Q8.3); IMO Model Course 1.10; IMDG Code and Supplement; 49 CFR 172.702 and 172.704; Vessel Safety Management System (SMS) and vessel-specific procedures.

Requirements