Ship Cargo Operations Courses Online - ABS Certified Maritime Training

Hatch Covers, Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM), IMDG, LNG, IMSBC, Oil Discharge, VOC and Other Cargo Operations Courses for Seafarers & Onshore Personnel

SQLearn is an online training center approved by the Cyprus, Panama and ABS and offers e-learning courses for seafarers, cruise ship crews and yachts crews. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a classification society, with a mission to promote the Security of life, property and the natural environment, primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities.

Cargo Operations are the backbone of smooth and safe voyages, ensuring goods sail efficiently through the supply chain. For businesses that transport goods through sea, Cargo operations are very crucial. They ensure that Cargo reaches its port of call without disturbances, meeting customer expectations and keeping the supply chain more efficient. Mastering Cargo Operations reduces the sails on costs and enhances service quality and safety on the high seas.

For maritime professionals looking to sharpen their skills, specialized courses in sea Cargo Operations are crucial. These programs deliver the expertise needed to steer through the complexities of maritime and logistics with precision. These courses have become equally important for the ship’s crew and those in maritime & logistics, port management, and other activities onboard or ashore. These courses equip you with the knowledge and confidence to manage sea cargo operations like a pro.

Cargo Operations Training

• Hatch Covers Courses
• IHM Courses
• IMDG Courses
• LNG Cargo Courses
• Crane Courses
• ODME Courses
• VOC Courses
• IMSBC Courses

Hatch Covers Courses

• Hatch Covers Operations (ABS): This course aims to provide adequate knowledge to those who may be designated to perform duties and responsibilities related to hatch covers operations.
• Hatch Covers Inspection & Maintenance (ABS): The aim of this course is to provide adequate knowledge to those who may be designated to perform duties and responsibilities related to hatch covers maintenance.

IHM Courses

• Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) Awareness (ABS): The Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) is an essential tool required for all ships and offshore installations engaged in international voyages, with the aim to promote safety and environmental protection.

IMDG Courses

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods IMDG Code Awareness (ABS):  This training is an introductory course designed to provide a basic understanding of the IMDG Code, including the recognition, segregation, and handling of hazardous and harmful cargoes.
• IMDG Code - Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes (ABS):  This course is designed to provide an extensive understanding of the IMDG Code, including the handling, labeling, packaging, and classification of hazardous and harmful cargoes.

LNG Cargo Courses

• LNG STS Transfer Operations (ABS):  The course will give trainees the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of various aspects pertaining to STS mooring and transfer operations.
• LNG Cargo Tanks and Cargo Lines Cooling Down (ABS): This course aims to equip seafarers with the necessary knowledge for understanding cargo tank and line cooling down procedures, and how to prepare for them.
• LNG Type Vessels and Cargo Containment Systems (ABS): This course presents the types of LNG carriers, the principles of the various cargo containment systems used by LNG carriers, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each vessel and cargo containment type.
• LNG Cargo Operations and Timesheet (ABS): This course will enable you to understand the purpose and importance of the timesheet, get you familiar with the relevant terminology, so as to fill it in correctly during all stages of LNG cargo operations.
• LNG Cargo Pumps: This course aims to equip seafarers with the necessary knowledge to understand the characteristics and components of LNG cargo pumps, their operation and performance curves, and the phenomenon of cavitation.
• Physical Properties, Composition and Characteristics of LNG (ABS): In this course, we will explore the physical properties, composition, characteristics, and flammable limits of LNG.

Crane Courses

• Hose Handling Cranes (ABS): This course provides guidance in order to ensure the smooth operation of the ship’s crane.

ODME Courses

• Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) (ABS): This course provides guidance on how to measure the oil content of discharged water, in order to quickly stop the discharge, if the oil content exceeds the allowable limits.

VOC Courses

• Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Management (ABS):  The course provides the training to the designated person as per VOC plan and provides a wealth of information to operational and management personnel involved with cargo operations.

IMSBC Courses

• Safe Handling and Transport of Solid Bulk Cargoes (ABS): The aim of this course is to briefly present the main contents of the IMSBC Code regarding the loading of solid bulk cargoes, hold preparation and cleaning and the safety precautions that should be applied when transporting solid bulk cargoes.
• Safe Handling and Transport of Solid Bulk Cargoes Awareness (ABS): The aim of this course is to briefly present the main contents of the IMSBC Code regarding the loading of solid bulk cargoes, hold preparation and cleaning and the safety precautions that should be applied when transporting solid bulk cargoes.

LAST UPDATED ON Aug 26, 2025