Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the refrigerating needs onboard a reefer and stowing and securing of the cargo. He/she knows how to supervise the loading and unloading and, when need arises, to control the cargo. He/she knows the USDA regulations on the transport of fruit to the USA. He/she is also familiar with the transport of wood, citrus and tropical fruit and vegetables. He/she is also familiar with the transport of frozen goods. He/she is familiar with the discharger’s refrigerating instructions.
He/she knows the ventilation problem and is able to make humidity calculations.

The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 column 2 are followed as applicable.

Content

• Regulations and directives on cargo handling
• Stowing of the cargo
• Cargo care during the voyage
• Controlling the cargo before loading
• USDA regulations
• Frozen cargo
• Fruit cargoes
• Ventilation
• Occupational safety

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)