Course syllabus for Handling of dangerous goods

Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-04 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameHantering av farligt gods
  • CodeSJO880
  • Credits3 Credits
  • OwnerSBVII
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 83119
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0116 Examination 3 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c3 c0 c0 c0 c
  • 15 Mar 2024 am L
  • 05 Jun 2024 am L
  • 29 Aug 2024 pm L

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

None.

Aim

The aim of this course is to provide general knowledge about sea transportation of dangerous goods, as well as knowledge about multi modal transportation of dangerous goods. The course provides the theoretical knowledge required to act as cargo responsible on board vessels loading, off-loading and transporting dangerous goods in packaged form and in non-liquid bulk. Approved course together with approved fire fighting course provides the foundation for working with dangerous goods on board dry cargo vessels accoring to 3 kap. 5 § förordning (2007:237) om behörigheter för sjöpersonal.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- Explain what dangerous goods is show knowledge of the classification criteria
- Explain how dangerous goods should be packed for shipping
- Determine how dangerous goods must be documented in order to be accepted for carriage
- Apply the requirements of the dangerous goods to be stowed on board
- Apply the requirements of the hazardous materials to be separated on board with regard to the type of transport and ship
- Relate to national laws and international conventions on maritime transport of dangerous goods
- Describe the emergency response to incidents and accidents involving dangerous goods on board ships

Content

- National and international laws and regulations
- Multi-modal transport of dangerous goods
- Classification of dangerous goods
- Stowage of dangerous goods on board ships
- Separation of dangerous goods on board ships
- Requirements for packaging for dangerous goods
- Declaration of hazardous and other transport documents
- Emergency measures in case of accidents and incidents

Organisation

The course consists of lectures and exercises. Attendance at compulsory modules required. The course ends with a written exam.

Literature

Olsson Neptun, T (ed), Sjötransport av farligt gods, volym 1, 2016 or later edition
Olsson Neptun, T (ed), Sjötransport av farligt gods, volym 2, 2016 or later edition
Olsson Neptun, T (ed), Swedish dangerous goods legislation, volym 3, 2020 or later edition (download from the LMS Canvas)

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam comprising learning outcomes 1-7. To pass, 80% correct answer is needed on the final exam.
Mandatory attendance at all lectures and exercises.

Aids at the examination
Course literature Volume I-III incl. own notes in the litterature, Lexica

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

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