Study Guide

Objective

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.

Content

• Basics of cargo planning
• Stability calculations
• The maximum deck load and concentrated load
• Strains on cargo lashings during the voyage
• The code of safe practice for stowing and securing of cargo
• Stresses on the cargo during transportation
• General cargo securing methods
• Environment, safety and health-related risks
• Ballast handling, inert gas systems, gas measuring
• Different vessel type constructions and their critical points
• The routines in connection with authority and classification inspections
• The sheer force and bending moment of the hull in different cargo situations and under different weather conditions
• The ESP-programme for tankers and bulk carriers
• Occupational safety in connection with port operations
• The load-line convention as applicable
• Basics on cargo documention, chartering and marine insurances.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Stability 1 and 2