Justification of the Course:

This course is designed in accordance with the provisions of the amended STCW, Regulation II/1, II/2, II/3, Section A-II/1, A-II/2, and A-II/3 and Table A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-II/3; Aimed at Merchant Navy Officers and Crew, shore personnel and competent authorities who are responsible for the loading and unloading of hazardous, potentially dangerous and harmful substances.

CONTENT:

• Introduction to IMO and IMDG.
• General provisions, definitions and training.
• Classification.
• List of dangerous cargoes.
• Arrangements of containers, packaging and tanks.
• Remittance procedures.
• Construction and testing of containers/packaging.
• Provisions concerning transport operations.
• Miscellaneous.

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  DURATION OF THE COURSE:

33 hours (4 days).

CERTIFICATION:

An Authorized certificate will be granted by the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP).