DOT Hazmat – Vessel Carrier Stowage and Segregation

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for the transportation of hazardous materials can be found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) contain requirements related to the classification, labeling, packaging, handling, loading and unloading of hazardous materials that are offered for or transported in commerce. They also stipulate standards related to hazmat training, incident reporting, hazard communication, and security. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss the applicability of the HMR to vessel shipments of hazardous materials. We will discuss the DOT general requirements for the handling, stowage, and segregation of hazmat packages on vessels, including use of the Hazardous Materials Table to determine stowage and segregation requirements. We also cover DOT requirements for hazmat vessel shipments related to power-operated equipment, barges, and ferries.