REFERENCE NO.

: D33 - SEAM 3
1. COURSE NAME: Cargo Handling and Stowage 2 - Carriage of
Dangerous Goods
2.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course includes the Cargo Protections,

Container Cargo, Deep Tank Cargo, Dangerous, Hazardous and
Harmful Cargoes, Bulk Cargo Except Grain, Cargo Handling
Equipment, Cargo Handling Safety and Care of Cargo During the
Voyage

3. NUMBER OF UNITS FOR LECTURE AND LABORATORY:

3 LECTURES, 0 LABORATORY = 3 UNITS
4. NUMBER OF CONTACT HOURS:
3 LECTURES, 0 LABORATORY = 3 HOURS
5. PREREQUISITES: Seam 2 - Cargo Handling & Stowage 1 - Carriage of NonDangerous Goods
6. COURSE OBJECTIVE: The student shall be able to
regarding:
6.1 application of the necessary precautions in the
hazardous and harmful cargoes;
6.2 identification of various dangerous cargoes
separation in stowage in compliance with the
Code;
6.3 care of the cargo during the voyage

take necessary actions

carriage of dangerous,
and their respective
requirements of IMDG

FUNCTION: F2 - Cargo Handling and Storage at the Operational Level

(STCW Code, Table II)
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The student shall be able to . . . . . .
7.1

Cargo Protections
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4

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state the preparations to be made in cargo holds/tanks prior to

loading;
state the precautionary measures to be taken when cleaning
cargo holds/tanks;
explain how proper stowage and securing of
dangerous/hazardous harmful cargoes may be achieved;
describe the method of securing heavy loads like locomotives;
and
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7.1.5

illustrate the lashing method for vehicles and trailers.

7.2 Container Cargo

7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.4
7.2.5

differentiate between pure container carrier and a container

feeder;
describe the arrangement of a container ship and how loading of
containers are planned and stowed;
describe the method of securing containers on deck; and
describe the class and type of containers commonly used.
state the precautions to be observed when carrying hazardous
cargoes containers.

7.3 Deep Tank by Cargo

7.3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3

describe the preparation of deep tanks prior to loading cargo;

state the heating arrangements and precautions to take with
heated cargo; and
explain the reason for allowing sufficient ullage for expansion.

7.4 Dangerous, Hazardous and Harmful Cargoes

7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3
7.4.4
7.4.5
7.4.6

cite dangerous goods in packaged form;

describe the different classes of dangerous cargoes;
state how the duty officer can acquire sufficient information
relevant to the loading of dangerous cargoes;
state what action to be taken in the event of accident;
explain why the IMDG code should appear in the packaging
label; and
state the appropriate actions to take in case of doubts
concerning loading of discharging.

7.5 Bulk Cargo Except Grain

7.5.1
7.5.2
7.5.3

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explain the purpose of the angle of repose;

give examples of cargoes which are liable to liquefying;
give examples of cargoes with transportable moisture limit; and

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7.6 Cargo Handling Equipment

7.6.1
7.6.2
7.6.3

enumerate and describe the different cargo handling equipment

used in vessels carrying dangerous, hazardous and/or harmful
cargoes;
state the necessary precautions when rigging cargo gears prior
to loading/discharging of cargoes;
state the maintenance procedures for cargo handling
equipment.

7.7 Cargo Handling Safety

7.7.1
7.7.2

explain the preparations prior to loading and/or discharging of

dangerous/hazardous/harmful cargoes;
explain the necessary precautions to be observed
before/during/after loading and/or discharging operations.

7.8 Care of Cargo During the Voyage

7.8.1
7.8.2
7.8.3
8.

explain why lashing of containers/vehicles shall be checked and

tightened everyday;
state the necessary points to consider when transporting
dangerous hazardous and/or harmful cargoes; and
explain the routine checks/inspection to be made during the
voyage

EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, TEACHING AIDS:

8.1 Samples of cargo plans on different types of ships
8.2 IMDG Code: Labels, marks and signs (SN: IMO-220E)
8.3 Drawing of various tanker ships showing tanks and piping arrangements
(oil, chemicals and gas)
8.4 Drawings/Illustartion of measuring device gas and oxygen device

9.

REFERENCES:
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6

Rankin, KS. Thomas Stowage, 3rd Edition.

Flere, W.A. Handy Guide to Stowage.
Cockroft, A.N. Nicholls Seamanship and Nautical Knowledge.
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG), 1994 Cons. Edition,
IMO-220E.
Sauebier, Charles. Marine Cargo Operation.
IMO Model Course 7.03, 1999 Edition ISBN 92-801-6105-9.

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