A single mislabelled drum of hazardous chemicals stored next to the wrong cargo can turn a routine voyage into an emergency. The IMDG Code Compliance for Safe Dangerous Goods Shipping Training Course from Arab British Fellowship Training Academy equips professionals to prevent that scenario by applying the IMDG Code correctly at every stage, from classification to stowage.

Part of the Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses specialization under the Management category, the programme covers classification, packaging, documentation, and segregation requirements for hazardous cargo, then builds toward the emergency response and compliance skills that keep vessels, crews, and ports safe. Participants finish able to classify dangerous goods correctly, prepare compliant documentation, and respond effectively when something goes wrong.

• Explain the structure and scope of the IMDG Code and its regulatory framework.
• Classify dangerous goods correctly according to international requirements.
• Apply packaging, marking, and labelling rules for hazardous cargo.
• Prepare compliant documentation, including dangerous goods declarations.
• Implement cargo segregation and safe stowage requirements onboard vessels.
• Respond to fire, spill, and other emergencies involving hazardous cargo.
• Apply risk management techniques that strengthen maritime safety across operations.

Target Audience

• Dangerous goods safety advisors and cargo supervisors.
• Shipping and port operations managers.
• Ship officers and crew.
• Freight forwarders and logistics managers.
• Port authority staff and warehouse supervisors.
• Supply chain professionals.
• Customs and shipping documentation officers.

Module 1: Understanding the IMDG Code Framework

• Purpose and scope of the IMDG Code.
• International regulatory framework and IMO requirements.
• Legal compliance principles and stakeholder responsibilities.

Module 2: Classifying Dangerous Goods Correctly

• Hazard classes and identification.
• UN numbers, proper shipping names, and compatibility groups.
• Common classification mistakes to avoid.

Module 3: Packaging, Marking and Labelling Requirements

• Approved packaging standards.
• Marking, hazard labels, and placarding requirements.
• Packaging inspection practices.

Module 4: Documentation for Hazardous Cargo Shipments

• Dangerous goods declarations and transport documentation.
• Container packing certificates.
• Record management and shipping documentation procedures.

Module 5: Segregation, Handling and Vessel Loading

• Safe handling of hazardous cargo and segregation rules.
• Container loading and storage requirements.
• Cargo securing and Port State Control considerations.

Module 6: Emergency Response and Maritime Safety

• Fire prevention and spill response procedures.
• Emergency planning and incident reporting.
• Crew responsibilities for maritime safety.

Module 7: Risk Management and Continuous Compliance

• Risk assessment techniques and safety management systems.
• Internal audits and compliance monitoring.
• Industry best practices for transporting dangerous goods.