Practical Loading of Merchant Vessels

Preface
Introduction

Getting to know the Vessel
1.1 Vessels’ numbers
1.2 Ballast and bunker capacity
1.3 Tank top and deck load
1.4 Holds and their dimensions
1.5 Bulkheads, tween decks and their positions
1.6 Hatch systems
1.7 Tips and tricks

Receiving loading orders
2.1 The company and cargo
2.2 Charterer and cargo operator
2.3 Loading orders
2.4 Notice of readiness
2.5 Demurrage
2.6 Vessel’s agent
2.7 Tips and tricks

Calculations and preparations
3.1 Cargo loading capability
3.2 Cargo loading capacity
3.3 Standard calculations
3.4 Tips and tricks

Draft survey
4.1 Dynamics of a draft survey
4.2 Roles in the survey
4.3 The constant
4.4 Calculations
4.5 Corrections
4.6 Determining the constant or the cargo on board
4.7 Tips and tricks

Stowage plan and hold preparations
5.1 The loading process
5.2 Gathering information
5.3 Rules for stowage plans
5.4 Variations on stowage plans
5.5 Defining stowage plans and loading plans
5.6 Updating the stowage plan and loading plan
5.7 Final stowage plan and loading plan or report
5.8 Software
5.9 Tips and tricks

Stability calculations
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Definitions of stability
6.3 The principles of stability
6.4 Explanation of intact static and dynamic stability
6.5 Regulations of Intact and dynamic stability
6.6 Calculations of intact and dynamic stability
6.7 Explanation of the longitudinal stability
6.8 Calculation of the longitudinal stability
6.9 Gravity displacement law
6.10 Calculations of grain stability
6.11 Tips and tricks

Bulk cargo
7.1 Bulk cargo in general
7.2 IMSBC and IMDG Code
7.3 Different types of dangerous cargo
7.4 Making a stowage plan for general bulk cargo
7.5 Making a loading plan
7.6 Hold preparation
7.7 How to load general bulk cargo
7.8 Example calculation
7.9 Tips and Tricks

Breakbulk cargo
8.1 Breakbulk cargo in general
8.2 Different types of breakbulk cargo and their units
8.3 Making stowage plans for general breakbulk cargo
8.4 Making a loading plan
8.5 Hold preparations
8.6 How to load general breakbulk cargo
8.7 Example calculation paper rolls or wire rods (round units)
8.8 Example calculation steel coils (tiers)
8.9 Example calculation wood pulp cargo (packages)
8.10 Example calculation steel beam cargo (stacks)
8.11 Tips and tricks

Grain and grain-like cargoes
9.1 Grain-like cargo in general
9.2 Stability concerns and shifting of cargo
9.3 Considerations when loading grain or grain-like cargoes
9.4 Making a stowage plan for grain or grain-like cargo
9.5 Hold preparations
9.6 How to load grain or grain-like cargoes
9.7 Example calculation
9.8 Tips and tricks

Timber and other deck cargo
10.1 Deck cargo in general
10.2 Dangers of deck cargo
10.3 Making a stowage plan
10.4 Making a loading plan
10.5 Hold and deck preparations
10.6 How to load timber and general deck cargo
10.7 Lashing of timber and other deck cargo
10.8 Example calculation timber deck cargo
10.9 Conclusion
10.10 Tips and tricks

Paperwork
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Notice of readiness
11.3 Draft survey report
11.4 Bill of lading
11.5 Mate’s receipt
11.6 Statement of facts
11.7 Dead freight claim
11.8 Letter of indemnity
11.9 Cargo manifest
11.10 Captain’s receipt and ship’s bag
11.11 Rain letter
11.12 Vessel’s agent
11.13 Documents from parties ashore

Dangerous goods
12.1 SOLAS
12.2 MARPOL
12.3 IMDGC, IMSBC and other books
12.4 Classes of dangerous goods
12.5 Class 1 - explosives
12.6 Class 2 - gases
12.7 Class 3 - flammable liquids
12.8 Class 4 - flammable solids; substances liable to spontaneous combustion; substances that emit flammable gases when in contact with water
12.9 Class 5 - oxidizing substances; organic peroxides
12.10 Class 6 - Toxic substances; infectious substances
12.11 Class 7 - radioactive material
12.12 Class 8 - corrosives
12.13 Class - 9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods
12.14 Tips and tricks