Handling of dangerous and hazardous substances
| Course requirement | STCW Compulsory |
| Duration in days/hours | 9/51 |
| Price | on demand |
| STCW reference: | B-V/b, B-V/c |
| Course schedule: | |
| 11-November-2011 |  |
Description:
The certificate of proficiency in handling of dangerous and hazardous substances (STCW B-V/b and STCW B-V/c) is designed for seafarers responsible for handling of dangerous substances specified by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) and Manual for Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Bulk (MBH).
The course has been prepared in accordance with the regulation of section A-II/2 of the STCW Code and follows the guidance contained in section B-V/b and B-V/c of the Code (revision 1) adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995. Candidates successfully completing the course will be able to contribute to the preparation and execution of the safe carriage of dangerous goods and Marine Pollutants by sea, understand the regulation, legal implications of, and correctly apply or verify compliance to the prescribed low, understand the importance and the impact on safe handling and carriage of dangerous cargoes by sea.