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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|180 pages
Safe Carriage of Cargo
chapter Chapter 7|11 pages
Principles for the Safe Handling, Stowage, and Carriage of Liquid Bulk Cargo
chapter Chapter 8|19 pages
Principles for the Safe Handling, Stowage, and Carriage of Liquefied Gases
chapter Chapter 9|27 pages
Principles for the Safe Handling, Stowage, and Carriage of Cargo on Offshore Supply Vessels
chapter Chapter 10|22 pages
Principles for the Safe Handling, Stowage, and Carriage of Timber Products, Grain, and Livestock
part 2|71 pages
Safe Handling, Stowage, and Securing of Cargo
chapter Chapter 11|23 pages
Requirements Relating to the Use of Cargo-handling Equipment and Cargo Stowage
part 3|24 pages
Cargo Watches in Port and Officer of the Watch Responsibilities