IMDG Code online course is for those responsible for and/or directly involved in ship loading/unloading operations.
Course overview
IMDG Code Amendment 43-26 now available for pre-order. Released on Q1 2027.
The IMDG Code Ship Loader course is training for personnel responsible for and/or directly involved in ship loading/unloading operations. This IMDG Code Ship Loader course provides:
An introduction to the IMDG Code
An overview of
IMDG Code general provisions
dangerous goods classification and identification provisions
packing requirements
package marking and labelling requirements
documentation requirements
requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments
additional provisions concerning transport including emergency response provisions
In-depth training on
CTU marking and placarding requirements
stowage requirements
segregation requirements within a CTU
segregation requirements for CTUs containing dangerous goods when loaded on vessels
Training on incident and fire prevention in port and onboard ship
The course can be purchased with additional modules, a 49 CFR and an ADR module, which look at additional requirements in those regulations when shipping under IMDG Code provisions. The courses are open book and include hyperlinks in the course to help with your training experience. The IMDG training ship loader online course includes tests at the end of each element to ensure an understanding of learning topics and a final course completion certificate. IMDG Code e-learning is a Certified DNV Learning Programme We also have an Introduction to the CTU Code course which provides an introduction to the CTU Code, its development and objectives.
Benefits
Compliance – meets the mandatory training requirements in the IMDG
Code for all those involved in the transport of dangerous goods by sea
DNV certified – part of the Certified DNV Learning Programme, independently certified under DNV’s certification of learning programmes.
Cost-effective – typically a fraction of expensive classroom time and less
disruptive than absence from work
Flexible learning – courses are taken at the student’s own pace or to a
timetable set by management
Course management – administrator function to monitor and manage any
number of students in local, regional or global training programmes. Records
are maintained in the administrator system and can be made available to
employees and competent authorities
Certificate – tests at the end of each element ensure understanding
of learning topics, with marks combined in a final course completion
certificate.
Safety – produced by dangerous goods transport specialists
Efficiency – delivers consistent training standards across global operations,
especially relevant to corporate quality assurance programmes
Up to date – courses are updated in line with Amendment and Errata changes
Customisation – courses can be customised to incorporate company specific procedures and policies.
