ABSTRACT

Maritime Cargo Operations presents the core concepts of cargo work for marine engineering students and cadets. It is built around the essential principles of the maritime profession and is a valuable guide to a broad range of key subject areas in the safe carriage, handling, stowage and securing of cargo, and cargo watches in port. It contributes to a sound understanding of cargo operations for a future career in the profession, as well as offering a general overview for deck officers.

  • Gives an overview of the key areas in cargo operations work.
  • Includes structured Learning Outcomes and self-test questions for each subject area to assist readers in evaluating their understanding.

The book suits merchant navy cadets at Higher National Certificate (HNC), and Higher National Diploma (HND), and foundation degree level in both the deck and engineering branches, and also serves as a general reference for maritime professionals.

part 1|180 pages

Safe Carriage of Cargo

chapter Chapter 1|18 pages

Key Concepts of Cargo Work

chapter Chapter 2|13 pages

Determining Cargo Quantity and Volume

chapter Chapter 3|13 pages

Ballast Management

part 2|71 pages

Safe Handling, Stowage, and Securing of Cargo

part 3|24 pages

Cargo Watches in Port and Officer of the Watch Responsibilities

chapter Chapter 15|8 pages

Cargo Planning, Record, and Log Keeping