Cargo Securing for Bulk Carriers
Days of access: 91
Modules: 7
This course provides practical guidance on the safe stowage and securing of non-bulk cargoes carried on bulk carriers. It covers key regulatory requirements, shipboard responsibilities, cargo hold preparation, securing equipment, and typical cargo-specific risks for steel products, bagged cargoes, FIBCs, project cargo, heavy units, timber, and logs. The focus is on practical decision-making, recognizing unsafe arrangements, and applying cargo securing principles in real shipboard conditions.
Regulations and Guidelines
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SOLAS 1974, as amended, Chapter VI: Carriage of Cargoes and Oil Fuels;
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IMO Resolution A.714(17): Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), as amended;
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IMO MSC.1/Circ.1353/Rev.2: Revised Guidelines for the Preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual;
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IMO Resolution A.862(20): Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code);
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IMO Resolution A.1048(27): Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 2011.
Course Content
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Regulatory framework
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Principles of cargo securing
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Steel and heavy metal products
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Bagged cargo, FIBCs and unit loads
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Project cargo and heavy breakbulk
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Timber and logs securing
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