NABP4005 Cargo Handling II

Contents and structure

The course covers the following topics: Loading and unloading of bulk cargo, with a focus on grain and oil. Handling and planning of grain, oil, and chemical cargoes in accordance with regulations. Should be able to use relevant regulations such as ISGOTT, MARPOL Annex 1, Annex 2, and Annex 3, the Grain Code "International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk," the Timber Code "Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes," the CSS Code with a focus on Annex 13, IBC with a focus on chemical segregation (USCG compatibility chart), GOMO (Guidelines for Offshore Marine Operations), SOLAS, and use of the cargo securing program LachCon.

• Gas measurement and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
• Calculation of cargo securing (CSS Code Annex 13)
• Extended stability assignment, calculation of stability using the Canadian grain scheme
• Segregation of chemicals and advanced knowledge of tankers, meaning ships like chemical and oil tankers
• Ventilation of cargo holds and the use of Mollier hx-diagram
• Practical performance of a series of operations on the cargo simulator relevant to oil tankers

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

The student

• should have broad knowledge about the loading and unloading of bulk cargo, general cargo, and timber. Students should be knowledgeable about common issues and hazards associated with these types of cargo
• should know how to conduct full loading and unloading of oil cargoes on the simulator, taking into account stability, trim, list, safety, shear forces, bending moments, pressure in cargo tanks, and regulations related to oil tankers
• should be familiar with relevant regulations for ships transporting chemicals, oil, dry bulk, timber, general cargo, or performing operations on the Norwegian continental shelf (GOMO). They should also be able to update their own knowledge
• should be familiar with research and development work within the field

Skills:

The student

• can apply professional knowledge to practical and theoretical issues and perform comprehensive calculations within the topics covered in the course, and make well-reasoned decisions
• should be able to calculate an extended stability task for grain loading.
• should possess extensive knowledge about tankers and safety relevant to tank operations, particularly oil tanks
• should be able to find, evaluate, and refer to information and literature necessary for the practice of the profession
• should master relevant tools, techniques, and concepts within the field

General Competence:

The student

• has theoretical competence in cargo operations for a responsible officer at the operational and management level beyond the requirements set by the STCW 78 Convention with the 2010 Manila Amendments, Table A-II/1 and A-II/2
• can plan and carry out varied work tasks within the subject, individually or as part of a group, in accordance with guidelines and requirements
• can communicate key issues and solutions both in writing and orally, and contribute to the development of good routines and practices

Entry requirements

NABP3004 Cargo Handling I

Recommended previous knowledge

NABP2004 Ship Construction

NABP 3002 Hydrostatics

Teaching methods

Lectures, simulator sessions, self-study, and calculation workshops.

Compulsory learning activities

1 clearance test, must be approved.

Mandatory attendance at simulator sessions.

Assessment

Written exam, 5 hours.

Grading scale: A-F.

Examination support material

Information booklet

Cargo formulas collection.

Approved calculator: Casio fx-991EX og Casio fx-991CW. More information available here: Examination support material - Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

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Course reductions

• NAB2028 - Lasteteknikk - Reduction: 2 studypoints