Dangerous goods courses in ports: new accredited entity in 2026

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Port operators and terminal companies in Spain have a new accredited option to meet their training obligations regarding dangerous goods. The Resolution of April 29, 2026 from Puertos del Estado, published on May 20, 2026, grants official accreditation to Prevención de Incendios Seguridad Aplicada, SL to provide two types of courses in the port sector.

This accreditation is not a minor formality: without it, no company can offer training with official recognition from Puertos del Estado. For port organizations, hiring training from non-accredited entities is equivalent to not meeting the training obligation, with the consequences that entails.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution grants Prevención de Incendios Seguridad Aplicada, SL the capacity to provide, with official recognition from Puertos del Estado, the following courses:

Accreditation is the prior and essential legal requirement for any company to offer this type of training with official validity before Puertos del Estado. Without this recognition, courses provided have no effect for the purposes of regulatory compliance by port companies.

This resolution does not modify or repeal any previous regulations regarding course content or requirements: it simply adds Prevención de Incendios Seguridad Aplicada, SL to the list of authorized entities to provide them.

Economic and operational impact

The direct impact of this resolution is operational, not economic in terms of new fees or published sanctions. However, it has clear practical consequences for companies in the sector:

• More accredited provider options: Port companies have an additional entity to hire mandatory training from, which can generate competition in prices and availability of places.
• Risk from non-accredited training: Hiring courses from entities without Puertos del Estado accreditation does not satisfy the training obligation, which can lead to non-compliance detectable in inspections or audits.
• Planning annual training: Companies with personnel handling dangerous goods must verify that their training plans include only providers accredited by Puertos del Estado.

The availability of more accredited entities facilitates training planning, especially in ports with high staff turnover or with training needs on specific dates.

Who does it affect?

• Dock and terminal operators: Personnel who physically handle dangerous goods in port facilities and must demonstrate accredited training.
• Port terminal companies: Responsible for ensuring their personnel have the training required by Puertos del Estado regulations.
• Port organizations: Entities whose personnel must complete training courses for handling dangerous goods.
• Training and HR managers in port companies: Those who manage training plans and must ensure they contract exclusively with accredited entities.
• Operations directors and compliance officers in ports: Responsible for regulatory compliance with Puertos del Estado in matters of safety and training.

Practical example

A company managing a container terminal at a Spanish port has 15 dock operators who must renew their dangerous goods training before year-end. Until now, it depended on accredited entities available in its area, with possible problems of date availability or high prices due to lack of competition.

With the incorporation of Prevención de Incendios Seguridad Aplicada, SL to the list of entities accredited by Puertos del Estado, the training manager of this company can now request a quote from this new entity and compare it with already available options. The result can be better economic conditions, greater date flexibility, or better adaptation to the specific needs of dock and terminal personnel.

What does not change: the company remains obligated to have training provided by an entity with current Puertos del Estado accreditation. Hiring a course with any fire prevention company without this specific accreditation does not meet the regulatory requirement.

What should companies do now?

1. Review the annual training plan: Verify which personnel have pending dangerous goods training and in what timeframes it must be completed according to Puertos del Estado regulations.
2. Check that training providers are accredited: Before hiring any course, confirm that the entity is listed among those accredited by Puertos del Estado. Prevención de Incendios Seguridad Aplicada, SL is now a valid option.
3. Request comparative quotes: With a new accredited entity available, it is time to compare conditions, prices and date availability among providers.
4. Document the training provided: Keep certificates of courses provided by accredited entities, as they are evidence of regulatory compliance in case of inspections.
5. Inform the compliance or legal department: Ensure that those responsible for compliance are aware of the update to the list of accredited entities and incorporate it into internal procedures for selecting training providers.

Official source

Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: BOE - Official State Gazette