GS-04. Maritime Transport of Dangerous Goods

DURATION:

3 days (24 hours)

METHOD OF DELIVERY:

The course consists of a series of theoretical lecture sessions conducted by a GIMET instructor in a classroom. Trainees may choose to take this course online, on Gimet e-learning platform.

ASSESSMENT:

A final assessment is scheduled at the end of day 3 of the course, covering the course’s curricula.

CERTIFICATE:

Trainees that successfully complete this course are awarded an internationally recognized course certificate.

COURSE AIM:

The course aims to provide knowledge to those seafarers fulfilling responsibilities in carriage and manipulation of dangerous goods by ships.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, trainees should be able to:

1. indicate relevant international conventions and regulations regarding dangerous goods;

2. recognize the risks posed by dangerous goods;

3. mark and label the containers of dangerous goods;

4. prepare, load, stow and segregate dangerous goods;

5. use protection equipment and apply safety measures to prevent exposure to dangerous goods;

6. apply emergency procedures, including first aid measures.

ENTRY STANDARDS:

Seafarers preparing to assume responsibilities related to maritime transport of dangerous goods.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

Day 1 (8 hrs):   Classes of dangerous goods

Day 2 (8 hrs).   Identifying dangerous goods

Packing dangerous goods

Labelling dangerous goods

Day 3 (8 hrs)    Stowing and segregating dangerous goods onboard ship

Onboard Safety measures

International legislation regarding dangerous goods

PRICE:

375 lei (75 euro)

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