The student must be able to supervise the loading and stowing of the vessel as well as the lashing and discharging of the car-go.
The student has knowledge of the effects of cargo,the seawor-thiness and stability of the ship.
The student must be familiar with the “Cargo Securing Manu-al”. He/she is familiar with the IMO publications with refer-ence to the securing of cargo, e.g. “Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing”. He/she knows the factors caus-ing the shifting of cargo and vessel movements at sea as well as the parameters which affect acceleration.