Hazardous Material, Ship Stability, IMSBC, and Cargo Securing Classroom, Distance learning & Online Training Programs
Established in 1952 and located in New York, National Cargo Bureau (NCB) created by the U.S. Coast Guard with the mission of Safety of Life and Cargo at Sea. National Cargo Bureau offers a variety of Courses designed to meet the needs of the merchant marine and the shipping industry at large.
By assignment and under the authority of the United States Coast Guard, the certificates issued by National Cargo Bureau, Inc. may be accepted as a prima facie evidence of compliance with the provisions of the Dangerous Cargo Act and the Rules and Regulations for Bulk Grain Cargo.
Upon successful completion, candidates will be able to download and/or print their NCB Certificate of Training
NCB has its offices in more than 17 locations around port facilities at the Pacific, Great Lakes and Atlantics coast in the United States.
In 2018, NCB acquired Exis Technologies whic privide IMDG Code 40-20, ITCO Tank Container, CTUPACK, IMSBC Code Online Courses.
Training Programs
Hazardous Materials Courses
- International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (1 day): Designed as a recertification for hazmat employees who have already completed their initial training. This course is based on The IMDG Code requirements inclusive of the additional requirements under 49CFR for international intermodal dangerous goods shipments.
- International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (2 days): Designed to provide a working knowledge of the requirements for those who have not yet completed their initial training. This course is based on the IMDG Code requirements inclusive of the additional requirements under 49CFR for international intermodal dangerous goods shipments.
- IMDG Code with Vessel Stowage and Segregation (2 days): Designed as a recertification for hazmat professionals who have already completed their initial training. This course consists of the One Day IMDG Code Course plus the IMDG Code Vessel Stowage & Segregation function specific Course.
- IMDG Code with Vessel Stowage and Segregation (3 days): Designed for hazmat professionals to provide in-depth coverage of the requirements. This course consists of the Two-Day IMDG Code Course plus the IMDG Code Vessel Stowage & Segregation function specific course.
- IMDG Code Vessel Stowage & Segregation (Function Specific): Designed to provide a thorough knowledge of the IMDG Code vessel stowage & segregation provisions. This course is a stand-alone, hands-on, function specific training covering the IMDG Code and SOLAS vessel & stowage provisions.
- IMDG Code Marine Terminal: Designed specifically for marine terminal operators. This course is based on The IMDG Code requirements inclusive of the additional requirements under 49CFR for international intermodal dangerous goods shipments concerning marine terminal operations.
49 CFR Hazardous Materials Transportation Courses
- 49CFR Hazardous Materials Transportation: This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of the 49CFR requirements.
- Shipboard Training: Designed to provide vessel personnel general awareness training under U.S. regulations in 49CFR.
- General Awareness Hazmat/Dangerous Goods Recognition: Designed to provide recognition for those working in close proximity to, but without direct responsibility for, hazardous materials / dangerous goods.
- Marine Terminal General Awareness Hazmat/Dangerous Goods Recognition Online (45 Min): These online courses were developed specifically for the Marine Terminal Industry to provide a basic understanding and awareness for those employees working in close proximity to, but without direct responsibility for, hazardous materials / dangerous goods shipments.
US Coast Guard Approved Courses
- Ship's Stability: A practical and thorough introduction to the subject of ship's stability in the form of a U.S. Coast Guard-approved correspondence course.
- Damage Stability: a practical and thorough course in Damage Stability. The course satisfies the requirements of Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 4310, Subpart C. In addition, the following approval has been granted by Commandant (G-MVP) U.S. Coast Guard.
- Stability For Fishermen: a practical and thorough course in fishing vessel stability. The course curriculum has been evaluated at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters by the Marine Technical and Hazardous Materials division, the Merchant Vessel Personnel Division, and the Department of Transportation by the U.S. Maritime Administration.
- Grain Loading: This course is an abbreviated version of a self-study course in ship's stability, originally designed to ensure that National Cargo Bureau (NCB) surveyors understood and were able to properly apply the stability concepts necessary for safe loading and carriage of bulk grain.
- Securing Non-Standardized Cargo: The course goes through the Advanced Calculation Method step by step and provides additional guidance specific to the securing of cargo on flat-racks, particularly with respect to calculation of lashings comprised of half-loops and application of the Rule of Thumb Method. It is based on materials provided, which include a copy of the latest edition (2003) of the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.
- Hazardous Materials Regulations - USCG Approved Distance Learning Course (49 CFR Parts 100-185): This training addresses the regulations only and is limited to the U. S. regulations for transportation of packaged hazardous materials as contained in Subchapter C of 49CFR with selected mention of programs contained in Subchapter A.
Online Training
- Dangerous Goods Transport General Awareness with 49 CFR - Online
- 2022 International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code - Online
- 2020 International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code - Online
- Stability for Fishermen - Online
Online Training (Narrated)
- IMDG 49 CFR General Awareness Course (7 hours) - Online
- Maritime Terminal General Awareness Hazmat / Dangerous Goods Recognition (45 mins) - Online
Ship's Stability
- Ship's Stability - Distance Learning
- Damage Stability - Distance Learning
- Stability for Fishermen - Distance Learning
- Grain Loading - Distance Learning
IMSBC Code
- 2022 International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code - Online
- 2020 International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code - Online
Cargo Securing
- Securing Non-Standardized Cargo - Distance Learning
- Container Packing - Classroom
- Flatrack Securing - Classroom
CTUPACK E-Learning
- Free Introduction to the CTU Code - Online
- Container Packers Course - Online
OSHA Maritime Safety
- OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training Shipyard Course
- OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training Marine Terminal Course
LAST UPDATED ON Sep 4, 2023