This course provides an introduction to the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice (CTU Code) and includes an overview of its development and objectives.

It is aimed at anyone who has an interest in learning more about the CTU Code and is interested in how they can use it in their day-to-day role.  The course containes the following sections:

Course scope and objectives

Course objectives and what is included in the course

Development of the CTU Code

Provides details on key contributors to the CTU Code, looks at the original packing guidelines and why the new CTU Code was developed

Legal situation and compliance

Looks at the regulatory framework, the status of the CTU Code and the difference between the previous Guidelines and the new Code, the legal situation with the Code and how it might be enforced. 

Overview of the CTU Code structure

What the CTU Code includes and how it is structured. Focuses on key chapters to consider when starting to look at the Code.

How to access the CTU Code

How to access the online version of the CTU Code with worked examples.

Contents summary

Further sections looking at what is included in each of the Chapters, Annexes and informative material.

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