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PDP Objectives

The PDP consists of centrally prepared training materials for personnel in container terminals and other container handling facilities, for presentation by a team of specially trained instructors working within an organisational framework, extending from national to the port or terminal level. The objective of the PDP is to enable governments and port management to establish effective and systematic portworker training schemes using the PDP materials that are designed to improve:
  • cargo handling performance,
  • working conditions and practices,
  • safety,the status and welfare of portworkers.

Updated by MMTT. Approved by MM/ET. Last update: 09 July 2008.