The following course is originally intended to be organized and delivered everywhere in the world. Upon request it may be anyway organized and delivered in Italy.
Scope
The course aims at equipping port personnel and stakeholders with the knowledge, skills, and regulatory understanding necessary to safely and effectively handle, store, and transport dangerous goods and solid bulk cargoes in compliance with international standards such as the IMDG Code and IMSBC Code.
Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the classifications, characteristics and risks of dangerous goods and solid bulk cargoes.
2. Apply the IMDG and IMSBC Codes in daily port operations, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
3. Assess and mitigate risks associated with handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous materials.
4. Develop and implement emergency response plans for incidents involving dangerous goods or solid bulk cargoes.
5. Conduct inspections and audits to ensure operational safety and regulatory compliance
The 5-Day Training Programme on Management of Dangerous Goods in Ports is an intensive, practical, and interactive course designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the management of hazardous materials in port environments. This programme covers two primary regulatory frameworks—the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code for packaged dangerous goods and the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code for solid bulk cargoes.
Entry Standards
The training is addressed to officials who are supervising safety and security in ports, Port managers and supervisors, Safety officers and compliance personnel, Cargo handlers and logistics staff, Emergency response teams. To ensure participants can effectively engage with the course material, Participants should have a Basic Knowledge of Port Operations such as cargo handling, storage, and transportation. Some exposure to international regulations (e.g., IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL) is beneficial but not mandatory.
Minimum and Maximum Intake
Minimum intake: 10 participants
Maximum intake: 25 participants
Modules
| Welcome and training objectives | Understanding dangerous goods |
| Regulatory framework | Hazard identification |
| Risk assessment techniques | Emergency response planning |
| Handling procedures | Storage guidelines |
| Emergency response planning | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
| Types of incidents in ports | Response techniques |
| Case studies and lessons learned | Port inspection and audits |
| Training and certification |
When?
Once minimum intake is reached
Where?
Everywhere in the world
Tuition Fee:
2.300,00 €
per person (VAT included)
TOTAL:
30 HRS
APPLY
Administrations, organizations and enterprises may get a bespoke quotation writing directly to info@imssea.org
