Ship Stowage Handling - General and Deck Cargo

Learn about effective methods for stowage handling of general and deck cargo on board ships in this free online course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Relate stability issues to cargo stowage
List the precautions to be taken during carriage and stowage of general cargo
Explain the cargo carriage capacity of ships
State the precautions to be taken during carriage and stowage of general cargo
Recall the categorization of cargoes based on their nature
Explain the procedures of efficient securing of deck cargoes
Describe the procedures of battening down hatch covers before loading deck cargo
Recall the importance of providing safe access to essential equipment and spaces
Discuss the procedures used in ensuring unobstructed view from navigating bridge
List the safety precautions to be followed for the maximum permissible load on ships
Explain the basics of a timber carrier vessel

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