Our world is going through an unprecedented calamity due to pandemic of COVID-19. This has affected almost all countries, communities and families in on or other way. The resulting lockdowns and temporary ban on work, travel, manufacturing, heavy restrictions on transport etc has slowed down the logistics industry tremendously.

We urge all readers to strictly follow their respective governmental guidelines during this time. WHO’s guidelines on “how to use masks”, “getting workplace ready”, “healthy parenting”, “maintain social distancing” and more can be found here

Seafarers are doing a great service to the world by continuing their voyages with cargoes amid heavy restrictions at ports of arrivals. International Maritime Organisation in Circular Letter No.4204/Add.6 called on governments to designate professional seafarers and marine personnel, regardless of their nationality, as ‘key workers’ providing an essential service.

Among all these restrictions on travel, work, delays in transportation etc, one thing cannot take a backseat, that is SAFETY!

Safety in transport of dangerous goods and protection of marine environment from harmful substances are the key objectives of IMDG Code. This can only be achieved by appreciation by all persons concerned of the risks involved and on a detailed understanding of IMDG Code.

IMDG Code requires all shoreside personnel involved in transport of dangerous goods and harmful substances to receive training and retraining when new amendments are published. One of the ways to do the training is eLearning.

Those who are currently working from home and would like to take up eLearning of IMDG Code can look up below options.

All course content and assessment take place online and there is a course completion certificate. Courses are accessed over the internet with a pc, laptop or tablet device (iPad, Android or Windows).  Those who do not have access to IMDG Code may additionally opt for digital access to IMDG Code while attending these courses.

Dangerous Goods Transport General Awareness

– this course is for personnel who need a familiarisation with dangerous goods transport regulations and an awareness of the duties that arise from them. It covers the major international dangerous regulations and includes details on the IATA dangerous goods regulations and the 49CFR domestic dangerous goods regulation

The course is ideal for warehouse personnel, clerical workers, administrators, managers, customer service and/or sales personnel and others who have a very limited direct involvement in dangerous goods shipping or transport activities but need a general appreciation of the regulations. 

Role-related function specific courses

IMDG Code Standard

– training for general shipping personnel such as booking office staff, administrators, customer support and office personnel who require a sound working knowledge of the IMDG Code and dangerous goods shipping requirements.

IMDG Code Consignor/Freight Forwarder

– training for personnel with a management, supervisory and/or safety/compliance role for a company involved in dangerous goods consignment operations e.g. shipper or freight forwarder

IMDG Code Packer/Cargo Handler

– training for those who pack dangerous goods and/or are involved in loading/unloading cargo transport units

IMDG Code Ship Loader

– training for personnel responsible for and/or directly involved in ship loading/unloading operations

IMDG Code Ship Operator

– training for personnel responsible for and/or involved with managing the operations of a vessel carrying dangerous goods

IMDG Code Advanced

– for those requiring detailed training on all the main aspects of the IMDG Code

Refresher course (Amendment 39-18)

– this course provides a recap of the main IMDG Code provisions and includes an update on the latest Amendment for personnel who have already been trained online, or in the classroom, and have previous knowledge of the IMDG Code. 

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Coronavirus! What we must do? Social distancing– Go out only when necessary to purchase essentials or to carryout essential duties. – Wash hands with soap regularly, use sanitizers. Click here for basic protective measures against the new coronavirus

Stay Safe! Happy Easter weekend!