Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods) Regulations, 1997Part 1 : General8A. Training |
| (1) | A consignee, consignor, employer of shore-based personnel and their representative handling dangerous goods shall designate a person who is properly trained, commensurate to the person's responsibilities relating to the transportation of dangerous goods or marine pollutants in accordance with the applicable code. |
| (2) | A consignee, consignor, employer of shore-based personnel and their representative handling dangerous goods shall ensure that all shore-based personnel engaged in the handling and transportation of dangerous goods or marine pollutants intended to be transported by sea shall be trained in the contents of provisions relating to dangerous goods or marine pollutants . commensurate with their responsibilities. |
| (3) | The shore-based personnel referred to in this regulation shall be trained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.3 of the IMDG Code before assuming responsibilities. |
| (4) | The training requirements in this regulation specific to security of dangerous goods in Chapter 1.4 of the IMDG Code shall, in addition, be provided to shore-based personnel. |
| (5) | The training required in this regulation shall be supplemented with refresher training every four years to take account of changes in regulations and practice. |
[Regulation 8A inserted by section 12 of the Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods) Amendment Regulations, 2026, Notice No. 3979, GG54853, dated 19 June 2026]