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Cargo Handling 2: Transportation of Dangerous Goods at Sea (1 cr)

Code: MM14O202GMC-3003

General information


Enrollment

06.02.2025 - 07.03.2025

Timing

08.03.2025 - 01.06.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

Teacher in charge

Tony Karlsson

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes including dangerous, hazard-ous and harmful cargoes and their effect on the safety of life and the ship.

The student is able to use the IMO IMDG Code and its sup-plements. He/she knows the characteristics and classification of dangerous cargoes. He/she knows which measures are to be taken in case of an accident and how to manage first aid. He/she knows the national and international legislation with reference to dangerous goods.

Content

• Dangerous goods
• The SOLAS Convention as applicable
• The MARPOL Convention as applicable
• The IMDG Code

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 1