Shipboard Safety: Training, Drills, and Hazardous Materials

Minimize onboard risk with safety drills and the proper care of hazardous materials with this free online course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Explain the reasons to conduct emergency drills and safety drills
Describe the function of the safety management system
Discuss the importance of onboard crew training according to the STCW 78/95 convention
List the essential steps of ‘Abandon Ship’ drills
Recall the different requirements for towing oil or hazardous material in bulk on ships
Analyze the components of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)
Explain the applications of different U.S. maritime regulations to ship transport
List hazardous materials that are usually carried on tugboats
Evaluate and common safeguards used in handling packaged petroleum and other flammable liquids

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