Study Guide

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- cargo handling, stowage and securing.
- loading and discharging planning and execution.
- the cargo volume calculation.

Content

Basics of cargo handling, horizontal strains focusing on the ship's body, square weights focusing on the bearing surfaces of the cargo, spot strains and strains focusing on the cargo securing during the voyage. Basics of cargo planning.

Location and time

Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Materials

Study materials are in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Different types of cargo familiarization, their transportation and mounting of the requirements of the sea. Training tasks in class.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Completion alternatives

n/a

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The active participation in the study's in class, the tasks execution. Exam.