General and bulk cargo operationsLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- handling, stowaging and securing dry cargoes
- using available shipboard data related to the handling of bulk cargoes
- using of equipment and data related to ship’s attitude, hull stress and draft survey

Content

- properties of dry and bulk cargoes, quantities, calculations and draft survey
- grain cargo calculations and deck cargo
- ventilation of cargo spaces
- IMSBC and other relevant regulations
- exercises and simulations

Qualifications

- Cargo handling
- Ship stability 1

Materials

- Carriage of dangerous goods, IMDG (A-II/1, A-II/2)
- Liquid cargo operations
- Approved training during studies

Accomplishment methods

Students can:
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- evaluate information sources critically
- work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
- work together with customers, users and target groups
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-II/2 column 4 are used:
- the frequency and extent of cargo condition monitoring is appropriate to its nature and prevailing conditions
- unacceptable or unforeseen variations in the condition or specification of the cargo are promptly recognized and remedial action is immediately taken and designed to safeguard the safety of the ship and those on board
- cargo operations are planned and executed in accordance with established procedures and legislative requirements
- stowage and securing of cargoes ensures that stability and stress conditions remain within safe limits at all times during the voyage
- evaluations are based on accepted principles, well-founded arguments and correctly carried out. The decisions taken are acceptable, taking into consideration the safety of the ship and the prevailing conditions
- planned distribution of cargo is based on reliable information and is in accordance with established guidelines and legislative requirements
- information on dangers, hazards and special requirements is recorded in a format suitable for easy reference in the event of an incident