IMDG-Course.com is a specialised online training platform for professionals and organisations involved in the transport of dangerous goods by sea. We focus on practical, accessible and internationally relevant training for companies operating in maritime transport, logistics, port operations, forwarding, shipping, warehousing and chemical distribution.
The transport of dangerous goods by sea requires knowledge, discipline and a clear understanding of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, commonly known as the IMDG Code. This code provides the global framework for the safe shipment of dangerous goods by vessel. It covers classification, packaging, marking, labelling, documentation, segregation, stowage and emergency response. For companies and employees working in the maritime supply chain, this knowledge is essential.
IMDG-Course.com helps organisations translate complex maritime dangerous goods regulations into practical knowledge that can be applied in daily operations.
Specialist in dangerous goods and maritime safety
Our platform has been developed for people who need to understand how dangerous goods are handled, prepared and transported in a maritime environment. This includes employees involved in booking shipments, preparing transport documents, checking dangerous goods declarations, packing cargo transport units, loading containers, supervising port operations or managing compliance.
Dangerous goods transport by sea is different from road, air or inland waterway transport. The maritime environment brings specific risks, such as long transport times, limited access during the voyage, exposure to weather conditions, container fires, incorrect segregation and emergency situations far from shore. Because of this, correct preparation before shipment is extremely important.
At IMDG-Course.com, we focus on these practical realities. Our training explains not only what the rules say, but also why they matter.
Our mission
Our mission is to make IMDG training clear, professional and accessible for companies around the world. The IMDG Code can be technical and detailed, but employees must be able to recognise their responsibilities and understand the consequences of mistakes.
A wrongly declared substance, an incorrect label, poor documentation or unsuitable packaging can create serious risks for crew members, port workers, vessels, terminals, the environment and the wider logistics chain. Good training helps prevent these risks.
IMDG-Course.com supports companies in building safer maritime operations by improving awareness, knowledge and compliance.
Practical training for real maritime operations
Our courses are designed around real workplace situations. We explain the main principles of the IMDG Code in a practical and understandable way, using examples that are relevant to shipping companies, freight forwarders, chemical companies, warehouses, container terminals and logistics service providers.
Training topics may include the classification of dangerous goods, UN numbers, proper shipping names, packing groups, hazard labels, marine pollutants, limited quantities, documentation requirements, container packing, segregation principles and emergency response information.
The aim is not only to help employees complete a course, but to improve safe behaviour and decision-making in daily work. Employees should understand what to check, when to ask questions and how their role contributes to safe maritime transport.
Who we support
IMDG-Course.com supports a wide range of organisations and professionals, including shipping companies, freight forwarders, port operators, container terminals, logistics service providers, chemical manufacturers, distributors, warehouses and companies that occasionally ship dangerous goods by sea.
Our training is suitable for employees who need IMDG awareness, role-specific dangerous goods knowledge or a better understanding of how the IMDG Code applies to their work. This may include booking staff, planners, packers, warehouse employees, documentation teams, safety professionals, compliance officers and managers responsible for dangerous goods processes.
Safety beyond compliance
Compliance with the IMDG Code is essential, but safety goes beyond simply following rules. In maritime transport, many different parties are involved before a shipment reaches the vessel. Each party depends on accurate information from the previous step in the chain.
A safe shipment starts with correct classification and continues through proper packaging, marking, labelling, documentation, container packing and communication. When one step fails, the consequences can be serious.
That is why our training focuses on awareness as well as compliance. Employees need to understand the purpose behind the requirements, not just memorise rules. This helps them recognise unsafe situations and take action before a mistake becomes an incident.
International and accessible
Maritime transport is international by nature. Dangerous goods shipments often move between countries, ports, carriers and logistics partners. IMDG-Course.com is designed to support this international environment by offering online training that can be accessed easily by companies and employees in different locations.
Online learning makes it possible to train teams efficiently, whether they work in an office, warehouse, terminal or operational environment. It also helps companies provide consistent knowledge across departments and locations.
Our approach
We combine specialist knowledge of dangerous goods with a practical understanding of maritime safety. Our courses are structured to make complex topics easier to understand, while still respecting the seriousness of the subject.
We aim to provide training that is clear, relevant and useful. The content is written for professionals who need reliable knowledge, but who also need that knowledge to be understandable and applicable in their daily work.
Why IMDG-Course.com?
Companies choose IMDG-Course.com because they need practical training in the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea. Our platform helps organisations improve compliance, reduce operational risk and strengthen safety awareness throughout the maritime transport chain.
By training employees properly, companies can reduce errors in documentation, labelling, packaging and cargo handling. This supports safer operations, smoother logistics and better cooperation between shippers, forwarders, terminals, carriers and authorities.
Building safer maritime transport together
The safe transport of dangerous goods by sea depends on knowledge, communication and responsibility. Every person involved in the process has a role to play.
IMDG-Course.com is committed to supporting companies and professionals with practical training that helps make maritime dangerous goods transport safer, more compliant and more reliable.
Whether your organisation ships dangerous goods regularly or only occasionally, the right knowledge is essential. With IMDG-Course.com, employees can build the understanding they need to work safely and responsibly in the maritime dangerous goods supply chain.
