Students joining this course get to know the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations with respect to shipping hazardous consignments through sea. The course has been formulated to include all basic concepts of safety procedures including safe handling and transport regulations and process to identify, handle, pack, and carry various kinds of hazardous materials via sea ports and vessels.
Students are provided with the information on the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and its relevance while carrying hazardous materials via ships along with understanding on the safety needs as stated in section 171.12 and 176.11 of the HMR.