NABP2006 Cargo Handling

Contents and structure

The subject covers the following topics: Loading and unloading of bulk and general cargo. Bulk refers to all cargoes transported in bulk, including liquid bulk. Handling and planning of the most common cargoes within bulk and general cargo. The student must be able to use relevant regulations such as ISGOTT, MARPOL - Annex I-III, the Grain Code (International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk), the IMSBC Code, the IMDG Code, the IGC Code, the IBC Code (chemical segregation), the BLU Code, the Timber Code (Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes), the CSS Code, GOMO (Guidelines for Offshore Marine Operations), SOLAS, as well as knowledge of ESP and ship inspection, and the use of the cargo-securing program LachCon.

Practical execution of a range of operations on the cargo simulator.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student:

• Shall have broad knowledge about the loading of bulk cargoes and general cargo, as well as key issues, processes, tools, and methods related to segregation, handling, marking, and securing of different cargo types.
• Shall be familiar with research and development work within the field.
• Shall have broad knowledge of loading, securing, carriage, and unloading of dry and liquid bulk cargoes, general cargo/container cargo, dangerous goods, polluting cargoes, and timber cargo, and be able to update their own knowledge within the discipline.
• Shall have knowledge of relevant regulations for the various cargoes and different types of ships, as well as environmental hazards and discharge requirements for cargo residues, and be able to update their own knowledge and understand the history related to the field.
• Shall be able to inspect the ship for damage, corrosion, and wear, and understand the consequences of poor maintenance.
• Shall have the knowledge required to carry out 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 tankers.

Skills

The student:

• Can apply subject-specific knowledge to practical and theoretical issues and perform extensive calculations within the topics covered in the course, and can make well-reasoned decisions.
• Shall have the knowledge to perform manual ullage calculations for tankers.
• Shall be able to complete an advanced stability assignment for grain loading.
• Shall be able to calculate cargo securing in accordance with the CSS Code, Annex 13.
• Has an understanding of cargo handling and planning, including loading, carriage, and unloading of the various types of cargo covered in the course.
• Can locate, assess, and reference the information and literature necessary for professional practice.
• Masters relevant tools, techniques, and terminology within the field.
• Shall be able to inspect the ship and cargo area for damage and wear.

General competence

The student:

• Has theoretical competence in cargo operations for a responsible officer at the operational and management level in accordance with the STCW 1978 Convention with the 2010 Manila Amendments, Table A-II/1 and A-II/2.
• Can plan and carry out a variety of tasks within the field, 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

None

Recommended previous knowledge

NABP2004 Ship Construction, NABP3002 Hydrostatics

Teaching methods

Lecture, simulator, self-study, and calculation workshop

Compulsory learning activities

Both of the two tests must be approved.

Attendance in the simulator sessions is mandatory.

Assessment

Written on-campus exam, 5 hours

Grading scale A-E/F (fail).

Examination support material

Cargo formula booklet.

Approved calculators are: Casio fx-991EX and Casio fx-991CW. se: Hjelpemiddel ved eksamen).

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