ObjectiveTransport of dangerous goods by sea is regulated in order to prevent injury to persons or damage to ships and their cargoes. Transport of marine pollutants is primarily regulated to prevent harm to the marine environment. The objective of the IMDG Code is to enhance the safe transport of dangerous goods while facilitating the free unrestricted movement of such goods. The course aims to impart understanding and application skills in IMDG Code.
The new amendments to the IMDG Code are mandatory as from 1 January 2010. Amongst the many detailed changes introduced by Amendment 34-08 is the "appropriate training for shore-side staff involved with dangerous goods is now mandatory instead of just recommended, and may be audited by the competent authority (MPA, Singapore). Persons not yet trained may only operate under the direct supervision of a trained person". Designed ForPersonnel from shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, transportation and warehousing companies who are involved in handling and transporting of dangerous goods. Coverage- Introduction to International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)
- Classification of Dangerous Goods
- Packing Provisions
- Consignment Procedures
- Stowage and Segregation Provisions
- Limited Quantities Provisions
- Radioactive Materials
- Other Provisions such as waste transportation requirements, security provisions and IMDG supplement provisions
MaterialLectures, discussions, case studies with reference to IMDG code books and MPA regulations. MethodologyTraining manuals and notes prepared by TLA will be used as basic materials. LecturerHerman Ng has gained significant years of experience managing bulk and packaged Dangerous Goods across the chemical supply chain. Upon graduating with a B.Sc in Chemistry and M.Sc in Safety, Health and Environmental Technology, Herman has worked as a port chemist in PSA Corporation Ltd managing all aspects of dangerous goods, including yards and chemical warehouses. He has also performed the function of the compliance manager in an American multinational company, thus understanding the operational aspect and legal requirements of importing, exporting, storing and transporting Dangerous Goods via sea and air. To gain the maritime and terminal perspective of shipping dangerous goods, Herman has worked as a maritime safety consultant for a ship classification society and a superintendent in a marine terminal handling bulk liquid cargoes. Duration24 hours inclusive of 3-hr assessment
8 evenings : 1900 hrs to 2200 hrs VenueSPRING Singapore or AEC College Pte Ltd CertificationA Certificate in Applying IMDG Code will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. Participants must fulfil 75% attendance and pass the required examination. Participant who fails the examination,will be granted a re-examination. In the event, if the participant did not pass the re-examination, he would have to re-enrol for the course if he wishes to obtain the certificate 
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