CARGO

One of the most important topic in an officer’s life!

SEMESTER 3

1. Cargo Stowage Plan Ensuring Safety, Efficiency, and Damage Prevention.
2. Effective Cargo Separation and Segregation Best Practices for Smooth Operations
3. Types of hatch cover.
4. Hygroscopic cargo
5. The Hazard of Fire and its prevention
6. Types of Slings and Their Uses for Various Cargoes A Comprehensive Guide.
7. Understanding Bale and Grain Capacity, Stowage Factor, Broken Stowage, Load Density, Cargo Density, Ullage, Sounding, Displacement, and Deadweight.

SEMESTER 4

UNIT 1 – INSPECTION AND PREPARATION OF HOLDS

1. Bilge Suction
2. Cleaning and Preparation of cargo space.
3. Need of cargo inspection.

UNIT 2 – DECK CARGO

1. Deck cargo
2. Carriage of deck cargo at sea
3. Securing of deck cargo

UNIT 4 – DETAILED STUDY OF BULK CARGOES AND CONCENTRATES

1. BLU Code
2. Chain Register
3. Coal cargo
4. Heavy density cargo

SEMESTER 5

1. IMDG Code
2. Heavy lifts and precautions
3. Precautions to Take During Loading and Discharging of Heavy Lifts