CHEMTREC Launches Shipping Dangerous Goods By Vessel Online Training Course

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Designed for shippers, freight forwarders, and hazmat employees involved in the handling, shipping, and transport of hazardous materials by vessel. This course underscores CHEMTREC's commitment to safety and regulatory compliance by enhancing understanding of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, which governs the safe transportation for hazardous materials by sea.

"Shipping hazardous materials is an essential part of commerce, but it must be done with the utmost care," said Bethany Elliott, CHEMTREC's Training Products Manager.

"Our training will equip participants with the knowledge and confidence needed to safely and efficiently navigate regulatory requirements and make informed decisions when shipping dangerous goods by vessel."

Course Highlights:

• Regulations on Transporting Dangerous Goods by Vessel
• Classification of Dangerous Goods
• Navigating the Dangerous Goods List
• Proper Shipping Name selection
• Packaging and Packing Instructions
• Marking and Labeling of Dangerous Goods Packages
• Shipping Limited and Excepted Quantities
• Dangerous Goods Stowage and Segregation
• Documentation requirements

"The course takes 3.5-4.5 hours to complete, and participants can start, stop, and resume the training at any time," Elliott said. "There are interactive knowledge checks throughout the course to keep participants engaged."

Participants must have completed CHEMTREC's Hazmat General, Safety and Security Awareness Training or an equivalent course in compliance with 49 CFR, Subpart H, Section 172.704, before enrolling in this course.

CHEMTREC's online hazmat training courses are consistently updated to meet regulatory changes and requirements. Books, bundles, and other training courses are available to purchase on CHEMTREC's Learning Academy.

CHEMTREC remains dedicated to offering high-quality training solutions that enhance safety and regulatory compliance in hazardous materials handling and transportation.

For more details or to purchase training visit CHEMTREC's Learning Academy or contact [email protected] .

Please note: CHEMTREC is not affiliated with, accredited, sanctioned, or endorsed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Completion of this course does not result in an IMO-issued certificate.

SOURCE CHEMTREC, LLC

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