A Guide for Loading, Handling, Stowage, Securing, and Transportation of Different Types of Cargoes, Except Liquid Cargoes and Gas. The most common cargoes and their stowage and calculation are described - Container Cargoes, Reefer Cargoes, Bulk Cargoes including Grain and Grain products, Heavy Lift Cargoes, Timber Cargoes, Steel Cargoes and Ro-Ro Cargoes. For each cargo the stowage and loading principles are described as well as the securing of these cargoes which includes all necessary calculations.
Explains the principles of safe stowage and gives practical advice on securing containers, rolling cargos, anchor chains, etc. Appends recommendations concerning enclosed space entry.
Marine Cargo Operations clearly instructs merchant officers with the techniques of cargo operations and the principles of stowage and their application. Based on the author's half century of experience, the book singles out the most practical methods, procedures, and philosophies and presents them in thorough detail. Over 160 photographs and drawings enhance these discussions. The book provides a complete understanding of the shipping cycle so all associated personnel can work as a team in observing the "three Cs" of shipping: communication, cooperation and coordination. The fourth edition emphasizes innovation sin cargo operations over the last five decades, particularly containerization and the responsibilities of the ship's officers for the proper and safe carriage of their cargo. Chapters include discussions on innovations to carriage of goods at sea, cargo responsibility, materials handling and stowage principles, planning the stowage and preparing cargo spaces, stowage of general and hazardous cargo, proper cargo care and hold ventilation, and marine materials handling equipment. This edition provides vital information for candidates taking a U.S. Merchant Marine license examination, and is an important refresher for those who have already received their licenses.
This guide takes the reader through the basic rules to be remembered on every occasion during the loading and securing of cargo, and describes where regulations, recommendations and general guidance can be found. It also describes recommended methods to be used for particular items and types of cargo, and gives guidance upon the points to be remembered during passage-planning and the voyage itself.
