Study Guide

Objective

The student is familiar with the Bulk Code. The student is fa-miliar with the loading of grain. He/she is familiar with the concept of “Draft Survey” and is able to perform complete calculations as regards the loaded or unloaded cargo.

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

Content

• The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code)
• Regulations and directives on cargo handling
• The placement of cargoes on a bulk carrier with reference to the longitudinal stresses
• General safety measures
• Preloading inspections of the cargoes, inspection of the state of the cargo hold, "on hire and off hire" inspections
• Loading and discharging
• The safety of the crew and the vessel
• Cargo lighting
• General cargo vessels with special equipment
• Bulk cargoes involving a chemical risk
• Grain calculations
• Occupational safety
• Structural limitation
• Draft survey

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

SOLAS, IMSBC -code, BLU -code and manual, Isbester J.: Bulk carrier practice, Clark I. C.: The management of merchant ship stability, trim and strenght.

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

40h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, assignment

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

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)