Dry Cargo Handling & Stowage operations training course

Available Dates

Venue

May-05-2025

London
May-12-2025

Dubai
May-19-2025

Rotterdam
May-19-2025

Istanbul
May-26-2025

Athens
May-26-2025

Hamburg
June-02-2025

London
June-09-2025

Dubai
June-16-2025

Rotterdam
June-16-2025

Istanbul
June-30-2025

London
June-30-2025

Hamburg
June-30-2025

Athens
July-07-2025

London
July-14-2025

Dubai
July-21-2025

Istanbul
July-21-2025

Rotterdam
July-28-2025

Hamburg
July-28-2025

Athens
Aug-04-2025

London
Aug-11-2025

Dubai
Aug-18-2025

Rotterdam
Aug-18-2025

Istanbul
Aug-25-2025

Athens
Aug-25-2025

Hamburg
Sep-01-2025

London
Sep-08-2025

Dubai
Sep-15-2025

Istanbul
Sep-15-2025

Rotterdam
Sep-29-2025

Hamburg
Sep-29-2025

Athens
Sep-29-2025

London
Oct-06-2025

London
Oct-13-2025

Dubai
Oct-20-2025

Rotterdam
Oct-20-2025

Istanbul
Oct-27-2025

Athens
Oct-27-2025

Hamburg
Nov-03-2025

London
Nov-10-2025

Dubai
Nov-17-2025

Istanbul
Nov-17-2025

Rotterdam
Nov-24-2025

Athens
Nov-24-2025

Hamburg
Dec-01-2025

London
Dec-08-2025

Dubai
Dec-15-2025

Rotterdam
Dec-15-2025

Istanbul
Dec-29-2025

Hamburg
Dec-29-2025

Athens
Dec-29-2025

London

Course Details

This course covers goods in package form and dry cargoes in bulk including dangerous substances and related cargo handling gear and equipment. Subjects such as, loading and discharging, stowage, segregation, ventilation and general safety precautions are covered. This five (5) days training course is supported by a competent and experienced training staff and best facilities is open to those being trained to serve as masters and deck officers on ships engaged on near-coastal voyages or those on internal waters.

Demonstrating the knowledge of the principles and practices applicable to safe carriage of cargo
On completion of this course you should be able to safely handle, stow and secure different cargoes.
describe cargo handling and securing equipment
give an account of requirements regarding stowage and securing of cargo on board ships
be able to use data based cargo loading program
calculate the effect of cargo and cargo operations on the ship´s draft, trim and stability
be able to apply international rules, codes and standards regarding the safe handling, stowage, securing and transport of goods at sea

Port authorities
marine surveyors and industry starters aiming for a cargo specialisation
marine insurance assessors, P&I underwriters, brokers & claims handlers
shipping, freight & logistics executives
ship managers, superintendents & operators
Stevedores, cargo planners & handlers.

Course Outline

5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Safe Carriage of Cargo, Principles and Practice

Ship responsibilities and obligations with regard to the carriage of cargo
Basic concepts of cargo carriage
Terms used to indicate cargo quantity
Methods of determining cargo quantity
Ballast management
Principles and practice of safe handling, stowage and carriage of cargo

Regulations Governing Carriage of Cargo and Cargo Gear

International regulations pertaining to the carriage of timber deck cargoes
National and international regulations pertaining to the carriage of grain cargoes
National regulations governing the carriage of livestock
Requirements as per Marine Orders Part 32 with regard to cargo handling

Safe Handling, Stowage and Securing of Cargo

Hold and tank preparation procedures for the reception of various cargoes
The methods of de-odorising and fumigating holds
Methods of handling and stowage of cargo using machinery
Importance of cargo securing
Dunnage - its types and functions

Safe Carriage of Imo Dangerous Cargo

Safely handle, stow and carry dangerous goods
Terminology used in the carriage of dangerous goods
Classification and marking of dangerous goods
Precautions that should be taken during the loading, carriage and discharge of dangerous goods.
The IMDG Code and its contents.
Safety precautions and procedures during cargo operations as per Marine Orders
Part 41

Cargo Care

Importance of cargo care
Cargo damage: its causes, effects and prevention
Temperature control of reefer cargoes
Cargo contamination: its causes, effects and prevention
Cargo damage survey procedures

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