Study Guide

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency
- handling, stowage and securing of dry cargoes.
- to use available shipboard data related to handling of bulk cargoes.
- in use of equipment and data related to ship’s attitude, hull stress and draft survey.

Content

Dry- and bulk cargoes properties, quantities, calculations and draft survey. Grain cargo calculations and deck cargo. Ventilation of cargo spaces. IMSBC and other relevant regulations. Exercises and simulations.

Location and time

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

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Cargo quantity calculations in accordance with Load lines agreement 1966/88 and ship stability requirements. Grain and same condition cargoes calculations in accordance with the ship stability requirements at the beginning and at the end (10% fuel and stores) of the trip. Draught survey. Loading NAPA training.

Independent track:
You attend your study in the multi-mode education. Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer IS REQUIRED.

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

Employer connections

There are no ECTS points for RDI or working life co-operation in the course.

Completion alternatives

You attend your study in the multi-mode education. Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

Further information

Courses required to perform tasks, participation in the NAPA training in computer class.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the teaching process, tasks and exercises execution. Exam. NAPA training.

Qualifications

Cargo Handling

Further information

Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: cargo handling, as per description.