General and bulk cargo operations (2 cr)

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.

Course material

Study materials are in the Learn.

Study forms and 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.

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.