The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is the recognized code of practice for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by sea. Manufacturers, packagers, shippers, stowers, carriers, and others involved throughout the supply chain must adhere to the provisions in the IMDG Code when dealing with cargo to be transported all or in part by ship. This course will familiarize learners with the IMDG Code and its requirements and regulations for packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, and documenting dangerous goods for transport by sea. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology.
Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
Target Audience
All personnel involved in the packaging, preparation, and handling of dangerous goods for marine transportation
IMDG 3: Packaging, Marking, Labeling, Placarding, and Documentation
IMDG 3: Packaging, Marking, Labeling, Placarding, and Documentation
identify general provisions related to packing dangerous goods
determine the proper packing instructions and provisions for a dangerous good in the IMDG Code
identify the provisions that apply to the use of remanufactured, reconditioned, repaired, or routinely maintained packagings for shipping dangerous goods
Knowledge Check: Packaging Provisions
recognize the characteristics of different types of tanks and containers
recognize provisions when using intermediate bulk containers
recognize when goods may be transported in a portable tank or bulk container without approval from a competent authority
Knowledge Check: Using Containers
recognize the general shipping provisions of the IMDG Code that are applicable to different types of packaging
identify packages that are properly marked and labeled in accordance with the IMDG Code
Knowledge Check: Shipping Procedures
recognize the characteristics of a cargo transport unit as defined in the IMDG Code
recognize the IMDG placarding requirements
recognize the proper markings for a CTU
Knowledge Check: Cargo Transport Units
identify the components of a basic shipping description
identify the primary purpose of using transport documentation
recognize the additional information that may be needed for a shipping description
Knowledge Check: Shipping Descriptions
identify the information that belongs in the key sections of a transport document
recognize the other information that is required in the transport document