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