IMDG Code Overview

To ensure that dangerous goods are safely transported the IMDG Code sets requirements in the following areas:

• Identification and classification of dangerous goods, with specific recommendations for their safe transport
• Types of packagings, tanks, and other containers and their proper construction and use
• Marking, labeling, placarding, and other documentation
• Consignment procedures
• Stowage and segregation of dangerous goods
• Fire precautions and incident response where dangerous goods are involved

This course provides an overview of the IMDG Code's coverage of each of these subjects. If you have a specific information need, it is recommended that you carefully read the applicable section in the Code book for an in-depth treatment.

To learn more about IMDG visit our International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Online Training web page.