Practical Aspects of Bulk Carrier
Shipping Management
Practical Aspects of Bulk Carrier
INTRODUCTION
Changes and developments in the trade of bulk cargoes have greatly increased through the years. The Bulk shipping industry has remarkably coped up with these changes, however, there are still incidents of bulk cargo damages. There were also reports of hull damages resulting from cargo shifting, that even went far to ships being lost due to such damages. Additionally, ship personnel are subjected to bulk industry demands that deals with hold cleanliness, cargo care and carriage requirements.
This course will give the participants the knowledge and skills on the effective approach on Bulk Carrier Operations.
OBJECTIVES
Understand the basic information on regulations, recommendations, and guidance on Bulk carriers.
Recognize IMO publications that affect operations of ships carrying bulk commodities.
Describe Bulk Carrier cargo operations.
Identify routine procedure for carriage under normal circumstances.
Recognize types of cargoes and their hazards.
Determine commodities with special requirements.
Understand procedures for bulk operations.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
Bulk Carrier Sea-going Officers, Engineers, and Crew
Bulk Ship Owners
Ship Managers
Technical Superintendents
Designated Person Ashore
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Introduction
Background
Basic Rules
Types of Ships
Terminologies
Safety Rules and Regulations
Safety
Regulations, Recommendations, and Guidance
SOLAS
IMSBC Code
International Grain Code
BLU Code and Manual
ISM Code
Day 2
Operations and Maintenance
Hatch Covers and other Deck Openings
Hold Cleanliness, Cleaning and Maintenance
On/Off Hire, Condition, Bunker and pre-Loading Inspections
Ship s Cargo gear, Operations and Maintenance
Ballast, Bilge and Water, and Cargo Residues
Identification, Care, and Carriage
Identification, care, Apparent Condition and Trimming Cargo
Measurement and Monitoring of Cargo Weight
Distribution of Cargo Ballast Structural Damage Hazard
Fumigation
Voyage Procedures, Plans and Records
Day 3
Understanding the Hazards
General Guidance
Fine Particulate Materials
Unlisted Materials
Various Materials
Clean Cargoes
Dirty Cargoes
Day 4
The Voyage
General Principles
Safety Management System Requirements
Weather Deck Arrangements
Cargo Gear
Hold Lighting
Identification of Cargo
Care and Carriage Requirements
Hold Cleanliness Requirements
Hold Preparation
Calculation and Plans Loading
The BLU Code Loading
Loading Operations
Fumigation Requirements
Ventilation Requirements
Bilge and Ballast Water
Calculations and Plans Discharge
The BLU Code Discharge
Discharge Operations
Day 5
Guide to Basic Records
General
Preparation Period
Pre-arrival Period Loading
Period Alongside Loading
Fumigation of Cargo
The Voyage
Pre-arrival period Discharge
Period Alongside - Discharge
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
LMA Training is capable of conducting this training programme exclusively for your delegates. Please e-mail us on admin@lmitac.com for further information and/or to receive a comprehensive proposal.
DOCUMENTATION
High-Quality material has been prepared by the LMAteam for distribution to delegates. In addition, a special note pad to facilitate note-taking will be provided.
CERTIFICATES
Accredited Certificate of completion will be issued to those who attend & successfully complete the programme.
SCHEDULE
Our Course timings commence at 09:00AM12:45PM and 01:00PM - 05:00PM.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Please complete the registration form on the course page & return it to us indicating your preferred mode of payment. For Further Information, please get in touch with us.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Delegates have 14 days from the date of booking to cancel and receive a full refund or transfer to another date free of charge. If less than 14 days notice is given then we will be unable to refund or cancel the booking unless on medical grounds. For more details about the Cancellation and Refund policy, please visit www.lmitac.com/terms-and-conditions/
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
We are committed to picking up and dropping off the participants from the airport to the hotel and back.
CONTACT INFO
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