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Tag: Cargo Securing

Ro-Ro Ships

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 By admin No Comments on Ro-Ro Ships
Ro-Ro Ships

    The roll-on/roll-off ship is one of the most successful types operating today. Its flexibility, ability to integrate with other transport systems and speed of operation have made  it  extremely popular on many shipping routes. The roll-on/roll-off ship is defined in the November 1995 amendments to Chapter II-1 of the International Convention for the Safety…

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HEAVY LIFT CARGOES

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 By admin No Comments on HEAVY LIFT CARGOES
HEAVY LIFT CARGOES

Heavy Lift – Cargo heavier than the SWL of the vessels gear. It cannot be lifted by the ship’s gear in the normal mode and requires special rigging.Due care should be exercised during planning the stow, loading and securing so that the safety of the personnel, cargo and vessel is not jeopardized Planning the stow…

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Bulk Grain Cargoes loading

Posted on January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 By admin No Comments on Bulk Grain Cargoes loading
Bulk Grain Cargoes loading

The Hazard of Grain Shifting Grain settles by about 2% of its volume. Because of this settling, small void spaces that exist on the top of the grain surface in filled compartments increase in volume. These void spaces permit the grain to shift. The shifting of grain is the greatest hazard involved in the carriage…

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