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 cargo.

The student has knowledge of the effects of cargo,the seaworthiness and stability of the ship.

The student must be familiar with the “Cargo Securing Manual”. He/she is familiar with the IMO publications with reference to the securing of cargo, e.g. “Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing”. He/she knows the factors causing 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