Dangerous Goods Incidents

Dangerous Goods Incidents. The learning objectives of this video are to:

Examine a number of case studies on incident dangerous goods.
Note how others have, rightly or wrongly, responded.

Case Study 1 - Potential Gas Poisoning
Case Study 2 – Damage resulting from leakage
Case Study 3 – Containers Overboard

IMDG Code Supplement

The learning objectives of this video section are to examine
the various parts of the supplement to the IMDG Code, including:

Emergency response procedures (The EmS guide)

Medical first aid guide (MFAG)

Reporting procedures.

Packing Cargo Transport Units (CTU’s)

The Safe use of pesticides in ships

The carriage of nuclear materials (INF Code)

Appendix

Transport Operations Of Dangerous Goods

The learning objectives of this video is to secure a limited working knowledge of :

Stowage.

Particular Precautions.

Segregation.

Cargo transport units on particular vessel types.

Temperature control Provisions.

The transport of wastes.

Exemptions, approvals and certificates.

Key Points

Stowage

Stowage Categories

Stowage on deck

Walkways and access

Empty reception

Empty receptacles

Shaded from radiant heat

Stowage clear of living quarters

Stowage of marine pollutants

Stowage in relation to foodstuffs

Stowage of goods of Class 1: Explosives

Stowage of goods of Class 2: Gases

Stowage of goods of Class 3: Flammable liquids

Stowage of goods of Class 4: Flammable solids

Stowage of goods of Class 5.1: Oxidizing substances

Stowage of goods of Class 5.2: Organic peroxides

Stowage of goods of Class 6.1: Toxic substances

Stowage of goods of Class 7: Radioactive material

Stowage of goods of Class 8: Corrosive substances

Stowage of goods of Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances

Introduction to segregation

Principal of segregation

Segregation table

Segregation and different methods of transport

Establishing segregation

Fire precautions

Disposal of Spillages

Transport of cargo transport units on board ship

Cargo transport Units in cargo spaces other than ro-ro cargo spaces

Segregation of cargo transport units on container ship

Transport of cargo transport units on board Ro-Ro vessels

Transport of cargo transport units on board Ro-Ro vessels

Ship-borne barges

Temperature control

Methods of temperature control

Transport of wastes

Exemptions, Approvals and Certificates

Consignment Procedures - Transport of Dangerous Goods By Sea

The learning objectives of this video section are to become familiar with the consignment procedures associated with the transport of dangerous goods by sea, including:

The identification of dangerous goods
Marking
Labels
Placards
Documentation
Electronic data processing and interchanges

Key Points
Revision of definitions
Identification
Use of over packs and unit loads
Empty unclean packaging or units
Packing for labeling of packages including IBCs
Marking of packages including IBCs
Marking of cargo transport units
Special marking provisions
Packing for Class 7 Substances
Marking of cargo transport units
Special marking provisions
Labeling of packages including IBCs
Subsidiary risks
Provision for labels
Specimen labels
Placards
Provisions for placards
Documentation
Required information
Supplementary information
Container and vehicle packing certificates
Emergency response information
Electronic documentation

IMDG Code Packing And Tank Provisions

The learning objectives of this video section are to familiarize
with:

Packing Groups.

Types of packing.

The testing of packages.

Intermediate Bulk Containers.

As described in the IMDG Code.

General provisions

Packing groups

Salvage packaging

Marking of packages

Marking detail for packaging and large packaging

Additional markings

Special marking provisions for Class 6.2 substances

Special packing provisions

Type of IBC

Additional general provisions of the use of IBCs

Marking of IBCs,

Portable tanks and multiple-Elements Gas Containers (MEGCs)

Types of portable tank

Marking of portable tanks

Cargo transport units

Limited quantities

Excepted quantities

Testing of Packaging,

Dangerous Goods Classes and Classification

The learning objective of this video are to give those personnel involved in handling dangerous goods:
An understanding of the criteria used to determine whether goods should be considered as dangerous.
A working knowledge of the nine classes and their respective divisions to which dangerous goods are assigned.
The classification is described in Chapter 2 contained in Volume 1 of the IMDG Code.

Hazardous chemicals and chemical reactions
The purpose of classification

Class overview
Class 1 – Explosives
Class 2 – Gases
Class 3 – Flammable Liquids
Class 4 – Flammable Solids
Class 5 – Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
Class 6 – Toxic and infections substances
Class 7 – Radioactive material
Class 8 – Corrosive substances
Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances

Marine Pollutants

Chemical Terminology Found in The IMDG Code

The learning objective of this video is:

To examine some basic chemical terms found in the IMDG
Code.

The IMDG Code

The learning objective of this video are:

To examine the contents of the IMDG Code and its
Supplement, leading to an understanding of their application.

Note: This Video is based on the IMDG Code 2008 Edition –
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, incorporating Amendment 34-08 and
the 2008 Supplement. Where the phrase “The Codes” is used in this module, it
refers to this code.

Dangerous Goods Regulations

The learning objective of this video section is to
familiarize with:

1. The origins of the international agreements on maritime
   trade.
2. The role of the IMO (International Maritime
   Organization).
3. The applicable sections of SOLAS 74 and MARPOL 73/74