Containership Cargo Manuals
Container ships are the modern form of transportation of refrigerated and general cargo around the globe. Time is ever critical with these vessels which is why it is important that the ship's company are totally conversant with the method of loading, discharging and securing these types of cargoes. It is essential to ensure that the ship's officers are fully aware of the stress and stability of the ship especially if the ship's loading condition leaves the GM approaching the IMO minimum of 0.15m.
Essentially these cargo operating manuals are broken down into 5 individual sections.
Section 1: Cargo System Description
This section covers the design concept and capacity of the vessel. Detailed information is relayed to the operator on the cargo arrangements and hatch cover details, cargo hold ventilation and ballasting/anti-heeling operations.
Section 2: Cargo Handling Procedures
This section covers the detailed description of cargo operations and indication of the type and method of securing equipment and procedures. Additionally, this section will cover the criteria for loading hazardous cargoes, their locations and type and the use of a spotting plan.
Section 3: Ship's Control Centre
Under this section the operator will be given a clear understanding of the equipment in the ship's control centre, including the use of detailed illustrations, and where applicable, the adjoining fire control command station.
Section 4: Emergency Systems and Procedures
Safety is paramount on board ships not only for the ship's company, but also for the loading/discharging terminal and environmental issues. This section covers the use and description of the fire fighting system and detection equipment both on deck, in the cargo holds and in the accommodation.
Section 5: Trim and Stability
The final section covers the use of the loading computer. WMT have the ability to generate help tutorials on the loading computer software which are then linked into the PDF format of the operating manuals. Illustration information in relation to loading case studies are also covered in this section.
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