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.

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Thomas stowage, marine cargo operations

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

107h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, assignment, lodicator

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Stability 1 and 2