Our tutor-led online training courses enable you to learn about dangerous goods transport from the comfort of your home or workplace.
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Sea
Learn how to be compliant with regulations and correctly prepare dangerous goods for transport by sea.
Course Overview
This course will teach delegates to correctly prepare shipments of dangerous goods for transport by sea. Ideal for delegates new to dangerous goods transport, or those focused primarily on sea transport.
Training
Training led by qualified DGSA
Certified
Certificates recognised by carriers, hauliers, freight forwarders and shipping lines
IMDG
Loan copy of the latest IMDG regulations included – shipped to your home or work
Length
4 half days online
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
Locate key information from all sections of the IMDG Dangerous Goods Regulations
Correctly package, mark and label a consignment in compliance with IMDG regulations
Correctly complete dangerous goods documentation for sea transport
Understand container placarding and segregation requirements.
Course Content
- Overview of the IMDG Regulations
- Hazard Classes
- Classification, Proper shipping names and UN numbers
- Packing Groups
- Mixed Packing
- Excepted Quantities
- Limited Quantities
- Package marking and testing
- Marking and labelling
- Overpacks
- Documentation – completion of the dangerous goods note
- Vehicle and container placarding
- Segregation requirements
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Shippers/ Consignors of Fully Regulated Dangerous Goods by Sea
Operations Teams
Freight Forwarders
Haulier and Courier staff
Dangerous Goods Packers
Course Dates
# SELECTED
| Start Date | Finish Date | Duration | Location | Fee | Course Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2025 | 05/06/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £565.00 | |
| 01/09/2025 | 04/09/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £565.00 | |
| 01/12/2025 | 04/12/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £565.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions?
Do I need a certificate to ship dangerous goods?
Yes, legally you cannot ship dangerous goods by sea in the UK or overseas without sufficient training.
How long does the certificate last?
There is no expiry date on our certificates for the transport of dangerous goods by sea. IMDG chapter 1.3 states retraining should take place ‘periodically’ without stating a specific timeframe. We suggest training should take place in line with changes to the regulations every two years.
Does the course cover me to ship dangerous goods by air?
No, this course only covers sea transport.
Are there any pre-study requirements?
There are no pre-study requirements for this training course, however, we recommend discussing your objectives with your manager before attending the course. It is also helpful to share UN numbers with the trainer on the course so they can personalise the training as much as possible.
Is the certificate valid overseas?
The IMDG (sea) regulations are the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and apply to any movement of dangerous goods by sea.
I only ship small quantities – is this course right for me?
This training course will enable you to ship any quantity of dangerous goods by sea allowed within the regulations. We do offer a simplified excepted and limited quantities by air, road & sea training course. However, if you are just shipping excepted and/or limited quantities and they are only travelling by sea, we can deliver a further simplified one day training course on an in-house basis. To book or find out more details please do get in touch.
I only ship lithium batteries – is this course right for me?
This training course will enable you to ship any quantity of dangerous goods by sea allowed within the regulations, including lithium batteries. Alternatively we do offer a lithium battery course covering air, road & sea, that covers all three modes and focuses in more depth on the practicalities of shipping lithium batteries.
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