IMDG Code online course for those responsible for and/or involved with managing the operation of a vessel carrying dangerous goods.
Course overview
IMDG Code Amendment 43-26 now available for pre-order. Released on Q1 2027.
The IMDG Code Ship Operator course is training for personnel responsible for and/or involved with managing the operation of a vessel carrying dangerous goods.
The IMDG Code Ship Operator course provides:
An introduction to the IMDG Code
An overview of
IMDG Code general provisions
packing requirements
package marking and labelling requirements
In-depth training on
dangerous goods classification and identification provisions
CTU marking and placarding requirements
documentation requirements and completion procedures
stowage requirements
segregation requirements within a CTU
segregation requirements for CTUs containing dangerous goods when loaded on vessels
requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments
Training on
incident and fire prevention and emergency response procedures in a port and on board a ship
the International Convention for Safe Containers
dangerous goods in port areas
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 operator online course includes tests at the end of each element to ensure an understanding of learning topics and a final course completion certificate. A verified option of the IMDG Code certificate is available.
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.
