General and bulk cargo operations (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

Evaluation

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

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 t

RDI and work-related cooperation

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

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. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria.

Qualifications

- Cargo handling
- Ship stability 1