Dangerous Goods Refresher Course

Admission level:
Refresher Course for Shore-based personnel engaged in the transport of dangerous goods, Officers and Ratings. Applicants must have completed the SAMTRA 3-day Maritime Dangerous Goods course.

Objective:
To ensure the successful application of regulations concerning the safe handling of dangerous and hazardous substances in solid, bulk, or in packaged form, on- and offshore.

Duration:
1 Day

Course Content:

• Classify dangerous goods and identify proper shipping name.
• Pack dangerous goods in packages.
• Mark, label or placard dangerous goods.
• Pack/unpack cargo transport unit.
• Prepare transport documents for dangerous goods.
• Offer dangerous goods for transport.
• Accept dangerous goods for transport.
• Handle dangerous goods in transport.
• Prepare dangerous goods loading/ stowage plans.
• Load/unload dangerous goods into/ from ships.
• Carry dangerous goods.
• Enforce/survey/inspect for compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Evaluation
Practical exercises and question-answer sessions after lectures.

Certification:
SAMTRA Certificate of attendance in compliance with IMDG Code and IMO Model course.

Venue:
SAMTRA, Simon’s Town, but can be offered at external venues on request.

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