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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…
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…
a) Describe salient features of International Load Lines convention as amended.b) List contents of the Record of conditions of assignment of free board of a ship. It has long been recognized that limitations on the draught to which a ship may be loaded make a significant contribution to her safety. These limits are given in…
Deck Preparations The Master shall ensure that the following measures have been taken to prevent damage to Vessel, Machinery, Pipelines and Equipment prior entry into areas with Freezing Conditions. 1) Freeze prevention for Pipe lines and Valves / Systems related 2) Draining Fresh and Sea water Pipe lines, Valves, etc 3) Fire line, deck wash…
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Definitions Timber means sawn wood or lumber, cants, logs, poles, pulpwood and all other types of timber in loose packaged forms but not including wood pulp or similar cargo. Cant means a log that is cut in slabs, so that two opposite or sometimes three sides are flat and the other(s) curved. Timber Deck cargo…
What is Dock Labourers Act? An Act concerning the protection against accidents of workers employed in loading and unloading ship. Every state has its own Dock Labourer’s Act as per their national rules and regulations. The Indian Dock Labourers Act is based on the Factories Act. UK, Australia, Canada and USA have similar Acts. Dock…
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…
Types of Bulk Cargoes Bulk cargoes include Coals, Concentrates, Grains, Fertilizers, Animal foodstuffs, Minerals and Ores. These cargoes constitute a high proportion of seaborne trade. IMSBC code The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (2009) is the revision of Solid Bulk Cargoes code (1965). The IMSBC code is based on the mandatory provisions as contained…