IMDG Course for Maritime Transport of Chemicals
Online 300 h IMDG course for maritime transport of chemicals. 6 modules covering the IMDG Code, SOLAS Convention, Chapter VII and Hazcheck. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
IMDG Course for Maritime Transport of Chemicals — studying from Ireland
Ireland's regulated industries, including aviation, medical devices, energy, transport and food, require rigorous safety, reliability and compliance processes. Engineers in regulation, safety and homologation roles prepare certification evidence, perform reliability and risk analysis and manage conformity assessment. Key regulators such as the Health and Safety Authority, the Irish Aviation Authority and the Health Products Regulatory Authority set requirements that span multiple sectors. National standards are maintained by the National Standards Authority of Ireland, which represents Ireland within European and international standardisation.
Fees for Ireland: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies handle regulation and homologation, and does this qualification relate to them?
In Ireland, regulatory and safety matters involve bodies such as the Health and Safety Authority and the National Standards Authority of Ireland for standards work. Professional engineering status is typically pursued through Engineers Ireland. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so they do not grant registration, approval or homologation rights.
How do Irish employers in RAMS and safety-critical sectors regard private online qualifications?
Employers in safety-critical industries in Ireland usually require verifiable competence and recognised certifications for RAMS and homologation roles. A private online qualification may complement your experience, but whether it counts is entirely at the employer's discretion. There is no guarantee of recognition or of any role.
How much time does the programme take, and can I pay in instalments?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Ireland at your own pace. Durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible if your company agrees, and each student receives an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the structure of the IMDG Code and its relationship with SOLAS and MARPOL.
Classify chemical substances according to the IMDG hazard classes.
Select appropriate receptacles, packagings and transport units.
Complete the shipping documentation and the dangerous goods declaration.
Apply stowage and segregation criteria on board.
Plan emergency response using the EmS Guide.
Prepare a complete maritime shipment of hazardous chemicals.
Who it's for
- Dangerous goods safety adviser looking to specialise in IMDG for maritime transport of chemicals.
- Maritime logistics coordinator for chemicals looking to specialise in IMDG for maritime transport of chemicals.
- IMDG compliance technician looking to specialise in IMDG for maritime transport of chemicals.
- Cargo inspector at terminal looking to specialise in IMDG for maritime transport of chemicals.
- Product safety manager looking to specialise in IMDG for maritime transport of chemicals.
- Maritime shipping agent looking to specialise in IMDG for maritime transport of chemicals.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the chemical industry.
What you'll work with
- IMDG Code
- SOLAS Convention, Chapter VII
- MARPOL Annex III
- UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
- EmS Guide (emergency procedures for ships)
- Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
- CSC Convention (container safety)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Chapter VII of SOLAS and Annex III of MARPOL1.2Structure of the IMDG Code and biennial amendments1.3Relationship with the UN Orange Book1.4Parts of the Code and general provisions1.5Mandatory training under chapter 1.31.6Security provisions of chapter 1.41.7Limited and excepted quantity exemptions1.8Competent authorities and approvals1.9Coexistence with ADR and RID in multimodal transport1.10Practical case: reading the Dangerous Goods List
2.1Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 in chemistry2.2Packing group criteria2.3Marine pollutants and ecotoxic criteria2.4Subsidiary risks and precedence of hazards2.5Proper shipping names and N.O.S. entries2.6Mixtures and solutions2.7Special provisions of chapter 3.32.8Stabilised and temperature-controlled substances2.9Relationship with the GHS safety data sheet2.10Workshop: classification of three chemical products
3.1Approved packagings and UN codes3.2Packing instructions P, IBC and LP3.3Portable tanks and T instructions3.4ISO tank containers and bulk3.5Marking, labelling and placards3.6Stuffing of transport units: IMO/ILO/UNECE CTU Code3.7Cargo securing and certificates3.8Fumigation and refrigerated units3.9Container inspection before loading3.10Practical: checking marking and labelling
4.1Dangerous goods transport document4.2Container packing certificate4.3Manifest and stowage plan4.4Stowage categories A to E4.5Stowage and handling codes4.6Segregation: table 7.2.4 and groups4.7Segregation on container ships4.8Passenger and ro-ro ships4.9Electronic declarations and single window4.10Laboratory: segregation plan for a bay
5.1EmS Guide: fire and spillage schedules5.2Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG)5.3SOPEP and SMPEP plans5.4Incident reporting to the coastal State5.5Lessons from container ship fires5.6Incorrect declaration and undeclared cargo5.7Port State compliance inspections5.8Responsibilities of the shipper and carrier5.9Insurance and HNS civil liability5.10Case study: analysis of a fire caused by misdeclared cargo
6.1Description of the chemical product6.2Classification and proper shipping name6.3Selection of packaging or tank6.4Marking and labelling6.5Transport documentation6.6Stowage and segregation plan6.7Emergency procedure6.8Staff training plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Hazcheck, SAP EHS, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practice is based on real procedures for preparing chemical shipments, container inspection and stowage, and spill response drills. Assessment is continuous across each module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the structure of the IMDG Code and its relationship with SOLAS and MARPOL.
Classify chemical substances according to the IMDG hazard classes.
Select appropriate packagings, receptacles and transport units.
Complete the shipping documentation and the dangerous goods declaration.
Apply stowage and segregation criteria on board.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses Hazcheck, SAP EHS and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be recognised in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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