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TDG by Sea (IMDG) Online Training

Ensure your maritime logistics and shipping workforce is safe, informed, and fully compliant with both national and international maritime standards. The Preventis TDG by Sea online course provides comprehensive training on the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, teaching your team how to safely prepare and manage shipments of non-radioactive dangerous goods by ocean and sea.

What You Will Learn in This Course

Our interactive, bilingual (French/English) course is designed to give logistics professionals complete control over the various stages of preparing dangerous goods for marine transport. It provides practical, scannable, and easy-to-understand instruction on strictly adhering to the IMO IMDG Code and Canadian TDG regulations.

Introduction to the IMDG Code

Familiarization with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) IMDG Code, its scope, general introduction, abbreviations, and units of measurement.

Classification & Identification

Understanding the classification criteria for the 9 classes of dangerous goods and packing groups, including how to choose exact designations from alphabetical and numerical lists.

Packaging Safety Rules

Guidelines for utilizing UN/TC/DOT safe containers, handling incompatible dangerous goods, segregation rules, and safely managing marine pollutants.

Marking, Labeling & Placarding

Detailed requirements for marking and labeling packages and overpacks, alongside placarding requirements for both road and marine transport vessels.

Marine Documentation

Step-by-step instructions on drafting and preparing accurate shipping documents for maritime transport.

Container Loading & Stowing

Packing rules and best practices for loading and stowing cargo transport units (CTU) and marine containers safely.

Special Cases & Ferries

Specific regulations covering the road transport of dangerous goods on ferries (LAC) and applying the unique requirements of the Canadian TDG.

Flexible Purchasing

Train One Worker or Your Entire Enterprise

Whether you need to certify a single freight forwarder or roll out IMDG compliance training to an international port operation, Preventis offers scalable pricing to fit your exact needs:

Individual Purchases

Perfect for independent contractors, specialized logistics coordinators, or small freight businesses needing to train just one or two employees on maritime dangerous goods handling.

Bulk License Pricing

Ideal for growing shipping departments, dock supervisors, or distribution centers that need to train a specific group of workers handling overseas freight.

Enterprise & Company-Wide Pricing

Priced for large international carriers, national port authorities, and multi-national manufacturing facilities that require centralized IMDG compliance management across their entire workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs TDG by Sea (IMDG) training?

Anyone involved in the transport of dangerous goods by sea must be properly trained. This includes individuals who pack, mark, label, document, load, or handle dangerous goods intended for ocean transport, as well as freight forwarders, dockworkers, ship crews, and individuals driving dangerous goods onto ferries.

How long is the TDG by Sea (IMDG) certificate valid?

Under Canadian TDG regulations and international standards, a TDG training certificate for marine transport is generally valid for 36 months (3 years) from the date of issue. Refresher training is required before the expiration date to maintain compliance with the frequently updated IMDG Code.

Can I fail the course?

The course includes practical exercises, a question period, and a final review to verify your understanding of the IMDG Code. If a worker does not achieve the passing grade, they can review the material and retake the test at no additional cost to ensure absolute competency before handling marine shipments.

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