MT-3261
Containerization and Modern Cargo Stowage
Course Description
Students will be able to supervise the preparation of holds and the operation of ships’ cargo gear and will be aware of the importance of adequately securing cargo to prevent damage to the ship or cargo aboard break-bulk, container, bulk and other types of dry cargo vessels, including an introduction to underway replenishment operations. Students will identify dangerous goods and know that they are to be stowed and separated according to the requirements of the IMDG Code. They will also know the hazards related to some bulk cargoes and the precautions to take during their loading and carriage. Knowledge of various water ballast systems and hatch cover systems will be imparted. Students will know the responsibilities for carrying cargo and cargo claim prevention principles.
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:
- AB-D-B1.1 Procedures for safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes and stores, including dangerous, hazardous and harmful substances and liquids
- AB-D-B1.2 Basic knowledge of and precautions to observe in connection with particular types of cargo
- AB-D-B1.2 Identification of IMDG labelling
- AB-D-C1.3 Ramps, side/bow/stern doors or elevators
- AB-D-C1.3 Cranes, derricks, winches
- OICNW-B1.2 Knowledge of safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes, including dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes, and their effect on the safety of life and of the ship
Other Objectives
As a result of completing the course and successfully passing the associated examinations, Cadets will be able to:
- Stand an effective cargo watch on deck of various types of dry cargo vessels
- Comprehend the basics of cargo load planning including cargo documentation and cargo claim prevention
- Know how to operate ship’s cargo handling equipment
- Understand the details of cargo containers; proper handling, stowage and lashing including proper handling of refrigerated cargo containers as well as labeling, stowage, and segregation of hazardous cargo
- Display an understanding of dry bulk cargo operations
Syllabus
- Course Introduction
- Dry Cargo Introduction - Types of Cargos and Ships
- Cargo Containers – History & the Intermodal System
- Cargo Containers – McLean Video
- Cargo Containers – Types
- Cargo Containers - Terminals and Ships
- Cargo Containers - Emma Maersk Video
- Cargo Containers - Handling Securing
- Cargo Containers – Refrigerated Cargo
- Hazardous Cargo
- Hazardous Cargo - IMDG
- Cargo Operations - Officer Responsibilities
- Cargo Handling Equipment - Derricks, Cranes, Winches
- General Cargo Stowage Principals
- Load Planning - Stowage Factors / Preparing Holds & Ship
- Roll On / Roll Off Cargo
- Special Cargo - Heavy Lift and deck cargo
- Special Cargo - Miscellaneous
- Underway Replenishment, Cargo Ops
- Hatch Covers and Ballast
- Bulk Cargo
- Caring for the Cargo - Responsibilities
- Cargo Documentation including security
- Claims & Claim Prevention