What are the governing regulations?
This International Maritime Dangerous Goods Regulations online course satisfies the training requirements of the IMDG Code with Amendment 39-18.
Persons taking this course and working on U.S. or foreign vessels operating in the navigable waters of the United States also need our DOT Hazardous Materials General/Security Awareness and Function Specific (49 CFR §172) training.
Who must take this training?
Persons required to take this training include; Shippers and forwarders, Container packers and consolidators, Shipping line operations and booking staff, Stevedores, Port staff and Cargo surveyors.
Other Frequently Asked Questions
Specific topics covered in this course include:
- About This Course
- Course Objectives
- Introduction to the IMDG Code
- IMDG Code Overview
- IMDG Code Contents
- IMDG Code Numbering
- IMDG Code Amendments
- About Amendment 39-18
- IMDG Code Part 1
- Introduction and General Provisions
- Definitions, Measurement, and Abbreviations
- Training of Shore-Based Personnel
- Security Risk Provisions
- General Provisions for Radioactive Material
- IMDG Code Part 2 - Classification
- Classification of Dangerous Goods
- The UN Number
- Multiple Hazard Classification
- Transport of Samples and Wastes
- Class 1-Explosives
- Class 1 Compatibility Groups and Classification Codes
- Class 1 Classification Procedures
- Class 2-Gases
- Class 2 Subdivisions and Mixtures of Gases
- Class 3-Flammable Liquids
- Class 4-Flammable Solids
- Class 4.1-Flammable Solids, Self-Reactive Substances, and Solid Desensitized Explosives
- Class 4.2-Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion
- Class 4.3-Substances That Emit Flammable Gases When in Contact with Water
- Class 5-Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
- Class 5.1-Oxidizing Substances
- Class 5.2-Organic Peroxides
- Class 6-Toxic and Infectious Substances
- Class 6.1-Toxic Substance
- Class 6.2-Infectious substances: Definitions
- Categories of Infectious Substances
- Class 6.2 Exemptions
- Class 7-Radioactive Material
- Class 8-Corrosive Substances
- Class 9-Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles and Environmentally Hazardous Substances
- Environmentally Hazardous Substances
- Lithium Batteries
- Marine Pollutants
- IMDG Code Part 3 - Introduction
- Proper Shipping Names
- Using the Dangerous Goods List
- Special Provisions for Certain Goods
- Limited and Excepted Quantities
- Appendix A, B, and Index
- Key Changes under Amendment 39-18
- IMDG Code Part 4 - Packing and Tank Provisions
- Packing Definitions
- Types of Containers
- General Provisions for Packing Dangerous Goods
- Overview of the List of Packing Instructions
- Using the List of Packing Instructions
- Special Packing Provisions for Goods of Various Classes
- Special Packing Provisions for Infectious Substances and Radioactive Material
- Use of Portable Tanks and Multiple-Element Gas Containers
- Portable Tank Instructions and Special Provisions
- Look-up of Portable Tank Instructions
- Bulk Container Codes
- Use of Bulk Containers
- IMDG Code Part 5 - Consignment Procedures
- Consignment Procedures
- Marking of Packages
- Labeling of Packages
- Placarding of Cargo Transport Units
- Marking of Cargo Transport Units
- Dangerous Goods Transport Documents
- Container/Vehicle Packing Certificate
- Other Documentation Required Aboard the Ship
- Special Provisions
- IMDG Code Part 6 - Construction and Testing of Packagings, Intermediate Bulk Containers, Large Packagings, Portable Tanks, Multiple-Element Gas Containers, and Road Tank Vehicles
- Provisions for the Construction and Testing of Packagings
- Code for Designating Types of Packages
- Marking
- Provisions by Packaging Type
- Documentation of Testing
- General Provisions
- Provisions for Packagings for Class 6.2-Category A
- Provisions for Packages and Radioactive Material
- Provisions for Intermediate Bulk Containers
- IBC Construction and Testing
- Provisions for Large Packagings
- Large Container Construction and Testing
- Bulk Container Provisions
- IMDG Code Part 7 - Provisions Concerning Transport Operations
- Stowage Provisions
- Segregation
- Consigning Operations for Cargo Transport Units
- CTUs, Special Situations
- Stowage and Segregation on Containerships
- Stowage and Segregation on Ro-Ro Ships
- Stowage and Segregation on General Cargo Ships
- Shipborne Barges on Barge-Carrying Ships
- Provisions for Shipborne Barge Cargo
- Special Requirements in the Event of an Incident and Fire Precautions Involving Dangerous Goods
- Responding to Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods
- Exemptions, Approvals, and Certificates
- What You Have Learned
- Exam
Our International Maritime Dangerous Goods training course consists of content, graphics, audio, self check questions, and a final exam.
It will take a MINIMUM of 4 hours to complete this IMDG online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.
We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course.
Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses. So you can purchase a larger quantity then you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.
The IMO has not specified any time frame for required retraining or recertification within the IMDG Code.
U.S. or foreign vessels operating in the navigable waters of the United States however must adhere to the retraining requirements for HAZMAT employees as outlined in 49 CFR part 176 section 13 Responsibility for compliance and training which states:
(b) A carrier may not transport a hazardous material by vessel unless each of its HAZMAT employees involved in that transportation is trained as required by subpart H of part 172 of this subchapter.
Upon successful completion each student will have immediate access to a printable International Maritime Dangerous Goods training certificate and wallet card.
Each student will receive 0.4 CEUs (or 4 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
Excellent course. All of the section references to the IMDG Code books were correct and very helpful for finding information. I have used this course previously and will likely use this course again.
Christopher A
this is my first time taking this course- I didn't know what to expect- but it is a good test so far
Allen D
this test is very helpful in helping you learn the valuable lessons needed in shipping goods
Rick J
Very helplful and interesting.
Cynthia Q
This course was easy to take and good for someone that gets interrupted multiple times a day. I thought it was thorough and a good way to re-certify myself.
Sarah A
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If you don't already have a copy, you'll need to purchase the the International Maritime Dangerous Goods IMDG Code both for reference purposes in your day to day shipping operations, and while taking this course.
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