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Evidence Guide: MARN006 - Manage cargo operations

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MARN006 - Manage cargo operations

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Develop cargo plan

  1. Cargo properties and characteristics are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations are outlined
  2. Communication is conducted with terminal personnel to establish loading and unloading arrangements
  3. Information and equipment is used in planning, to ensure hull stress is kept within acceptable limits
  4. Cargo plan is prepared according to legislative and organisational requirements
Cargo properties and characteristics are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations are outlined

Completed
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Communication is conducted with terminal personnel to establish loading and unloading arrangements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information and equipment is used in planning, to ensure hull stress is kept within acceptable limits

Completed
Date:

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Cargo plan is prepared according to legislative and organisational requirements

Completed
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Oversee cargo operations

  1. Preparations for loading are monitored according to the cargo plan and organisational procedures
  2. Regulations, procedures and instructions are interpreted to ensure that cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation
  3. Communication is maintained with crew and terminal personnel involved in cargo loading/unloading to facilitate loading/unloading
  4. Cargo operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, procedures and instructions
  5. Vessel stability is monitored during loading/unloading operations
  6. Ballast management procedures are carried out according to organisational procedures and port authority requirements
  7. Action is taken in a cargo handling incident or emergency to secure the cargo and the vessel and to maintain the safety of persons involved
  8. All cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
Preparations for loading are monitored according to the cargo plan and organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

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Regulations, procedures and instructions are interpreted to ensure that cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation

Completed
Date:

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Communication is maintained with crew and terminal personnel involved in cargo loading/unloading to facilitate loading/unloading

Completed
Date:

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Cargo operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, procedures and instructions

Completed
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Vessel stability is monitored during loading/unloading operations

Completed
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Ballast management procedures are carried out according to organisational procedures and port authority requirements

Completed
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Action is taken in a cargo handling incident or emergency to secure the cargo and the vessel and to maintain the safety of persons involved

Completed
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All cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Comply with legislation for dangerous cargo

  1. Regulations, procedures and instructions are interpreted to ensure that dangerous cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation, prior to cargo operations
  2. Information regarding dangerous cargo is made readily available in an incident
  3. Cargo operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, operational and security procedures, and cargo plan
  4. Safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) are accessed and interpreted to identify relevant cargo-related hazards to vessel and to personnel
  5. Procedures for safety and safety management are identified and documented
  6. Hazards associated with dangerous cargo are identified and action is taken to minimise risk to personnel, cargo, vessel and the environment
  7. Action is taken in a dangerous cargo handling incident or emergency to secure cargo and vessel, and to maintain the safety of persons involved
  8. All documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
Regulations, procedures and instructions are interpreted to ensure that dangerous cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation, prior to cargo operations

Completed
Date:

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Information regarding dangerous cargo is made readily available in an incident

Completed
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Cargo operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, operational and security procedures, and cargo plan

Completed
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Safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) are accessed and interpreted to identify relevant cargo-related hazards to vessel and to personnel

Completed
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Procedures for safety and safety management are identified and documented

Completed
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Hazards associated with dangerous cargo are identified and action is taken to minimise risk to personnel, cargo, vessel and the environment

Completed
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Action is taken in a dangerous cargo handling incident or emergency to secure cargo and vessel, and to maintain the safety of persons involved

Completed
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All documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Manage the care of cargo during the voyage

  1. Plan for the care of cargo during the voyage is prepared according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations
  2. Cargo care operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, procedures and instructions
  3. Cargo stowage and security is managed to ensure stability and stress conditions remain within safe limits at all times during the voyage
  4. Extent and frequency of cargo condition monitoring is determined appropriate to its nature and prevailing conditions
  5. Hazards associated with cargo stowage are identified and action is taken to minimise risk to personnel, cargo, vessel and the environment
  6. Unacceptable or unforeseen variations in the condition or specification of the cargo is promptly recognised and remedial action is taken immediately to safeguard the safety of the vessel and those on board
  7. All documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
Plan for the care of cargo during the voyage is prepared according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cargo care operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, procedures and instructions

Completed
Date:

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Cargo stowage and security is managed to ensure stability and stress conditions remain within safe limits at all times during the voyage

Completed
Date:

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Extent and frequency of cargo condition monitoring is determined appropriate to its nature and prevailing conditions

Completed
Date:

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Hazards associated with cargo stowage are identified and action is taken to minimise risk to personnel, cargo, vessel and the environment

Completed
Date:

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Unacceptable or unforeseen variations in the condition or specification of the cargo is promptly recognised and remedial action is taken immediately to safeguard the safety of the vessel and those on board

Completed
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All documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Manage emergencies related to cargo

  1. On becoming aware of emergency, initial actions are taken according to contingency plans, urgency of the situation and nature of the emergency
  2. Onboard personnel are given information and instructions clearly and accurately
  3. Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and protect persons on board
  4. Communications are established with others to facilitate the emergency response process
  5. Injured persons are provided with assistance
  6. Contact is maintained with others at all times to keep them briefed on the emergency response process
  7. Preparation for abandoning vessel is undertaken, if required
  8. Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel
On becoming aware of emergency, initial actions are taken according to contingency plans, urgency of the situation and nature of the emergency

Completed
Date:

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Onboard personnel are given information and instructions clearly and accurately

Completed
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Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and protect persons on board

Completed
Date:

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Communications are established with others to facilitate the emergency response process

Completed
Date:

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Injured persons are provided with assistance

Completed
Date:

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Contact is maintained with others at all times to keep them briefed on the emergency response process

Completed
Date:

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Preparation for abandoning vessel is undertaken, if required

Completed
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Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel

Completed
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Prevent pollution of the environment

Completed
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Procedures to prevent pollution are identified and observed at all times

  1. Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  2. All relevant information is immediately reported to appropriate persons when a vapour leak or cloud is detected or a malfunction has occurred that poses a risk of a vapour leak or cloud
  3. Shore-based response personnel are promptly notified when a vapour leak or cloud occurs
Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

Completed
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All relevant information is immediately reported to appropriate persons when a vapour leak or cloud is detected or a malfunction has occurred that poses a risk of a vapour leak or cloud

Completed
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Shore-based response personnel are promptly notified when a vapour leak or cloud occurs

Completed
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Complete documentation related to cargo

  1. Correct logbook entries are made relating to cargo operations and incidents according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  2. Letter of protest is completed in an incident relating to cargo operations and care
  3. Cargo reports and documentation are completed and maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  4. Independent cargo surveyor reports are received and acknowledged as required
  5. Cargo samples are correctly documented and secured as required
Correct logbook entries are made relating to cargo operations and incidents according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

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Letter of protest is completed in an incident relating to cargo operations and care

Completed
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Cargo reports and documentation are completed and maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

Completed
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Independent cargo surveyor reports are received and acknowledged as required

Completed
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Cargo samples are correctly documented and secured as required

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Develop cargo plan

1.1

Cargo properties and characteristics are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations are outlined

1.2

Communication is conducted with terminal personnel to establish loading and unloading arrangements

1.3

Information and equipment is used in planning, to ensure hull stress is kept within acceptable limits

1.4

Cargo plan is prepared according to legislative and organisational requirements

2

Oversee cargo operations

2.1

Preparations for loading are monitored according to the cargo plan and organisational procedures

2.2

Regulations, procedures and instructions are interpreted to ensure that cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation

2.3

Communication is maintained with crew and terminal personnel involved in cargo loading/unloading to facilitate loading/unloading

2.4

Cargo operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, procedures and instructions

2.5

Vessel stability is monitored during loading/unloading operations

2.6

Ballast management procedures are carried out according to organisational procedures and port authority requirements

2.7

Action is taken in a cargo handling incident or emergency to secure the cargo and the vessel and to maintain the safety of persons involved

2.8

All cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

3

Comply with legislation for dangerous cargo

3.1

Regulations, procedures and instructions are interpreted to ensure that dangerous cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation, prior to cargo operations

3.2

Information regarding dangerous cargo is made readily available in an incident

3.3

Cargo operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, operational and security procedures, and cargo plan

3.4

Safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) are accessed and interpreted to identify relevant cargo-related hazards to vessel and to personnel

3.5

Procedures for safety and safety management are identified and documented

3.6

Hazards associated with dangerous cargo are identified and action is taken to minimise risk to personnel, cargo, vessel and the environment

3.7

Action is taken in a dangerous cargo handling incident or emergency to secure cargo and vessel, and to maintain the safety of persons involved

3.8

All documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

4

Manage the care of cargo during the voyage

4.1

Plan for the care of cargo during the voyage is prepared according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations

4.2

Cargo care operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, procedures and instructions

4.3

Cargo stowage and security is managed to ensure stability and stress conditions remain within safe limits at all times during the voyage

4.4

Extent and frequency of cargo condition monitoring is determined appropriate to its nature and prevailing conditions

4.5

Hazards associated with cargo stowage are identified and action is taken to minimise risk to personnel, cargo, vessel and the environment

4.6

Unacceptable or unforeseen variations in the condition or specification of the cargo is promptly recognised and remedial action is taken immediately to safeguard the safety of the vessel and those on board

4.7

All documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

5

Manage emergencies related to cargo

5.1

On becoming aware of emergency, initial actions are taken according to contingency plans, urgency of the situation and nature of the emergency

5.2

Onboard personnel are given information and instructions clearly and accurately

5.3

Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and protect persons on board

5.4

Communications are established with others to facilitate the emergency response process

5.5

Injured persons are provided with assistance

5.6

Contact is maintained with others at all times to keep them briefed on the emergency response process

5.7

Preparation for abandoning vessel is undertaken, if required

5.8

Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel

6

Prevent pollution of the environment

6.1

Procedures to prevent pollution are identified and observed at all times

6.2

Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

6.3

All relevant information is immediately reported to appropriate persons when a vapour leak or cloud is detected or a malfunction has occurred that poses a risk of a vapour leak or cloud

6.4

Shore-based response personnel are promptly notified when a vapour leak or cloud occurs

7

Complete documentation related to cargo

7.1

Correct logbook entries are made relating to cargo operations and incidents according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

7.2

Letter of protest is completed in an incident relating to cargo operations and care

7.3

Cargo reports and documentation are completed and maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

7.4

Independent cargo surveyor reports are received and acknowledged as required

7.5

Cargo samples are correctly documented and secured as required

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Develop cargo plan

1.1

Cargo properties and characteristics are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations are outlined

1.2

Communication is conducted with terminal personnel to establish loading and unloading arrangements

1.3

Information and equipment is used in planning, to ensure hull stress is kept within acceptable limits

1.4

Cargo plan is prepared according to legislative and organisational requirements

2

Oversee cargo operations

2.1

Preparations for loading are monitored according to the cargo plan and organisational procedures

2.2

Regulations, procedures and instructions are interpreted to ensure that cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation

2.3

Communication is maintained with crew and terminal personnel involved in cargo loading/unloading to facilitate loading/unloading

2.4

Cargo operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, procedures and instructions

2.5

Vessel stability is monitored during loading/unloading operations

2.6

Ballast management procedures are carried out according to organisational procedures and port authority requirements

2.7

Action is taken in a cargo handling incident or emergency to secure the cargo and the vessel and to maintain the safety of persons involved

2.8

All cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

3

Comply with legislation for dangerous cargo

3.1

Regulations, procedures and instructions are interpreted to ensure that dangerous cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation, prior to cargo operations

3.2

Information regarding dangerous cargo is made readily available in an incident

3.3

Cargo operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, operational and security procedures, and cargo plan

3.4

Safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs) are accessed and interpreted to identify relevant cargo-related hazards to vessel and to personnel

3.5

Procedures for safety and safety management are identified and documented

3.6

Hazards associated with dangerous cargo are identified and action is taken to minimise risk to personnel, cargo, vessel and the environment

3.7

Action is taken in a dangerous cargo handling incident or emergency to secure cargo and vessel, and to maintain the safety of persons involved

3.8

All documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

4

Manage the care of cargo during the voyage

4.1

Plan for the care of cargo during the voyage is prepared according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations

4.2

Cargo care operations are managed to ensure they comply with regulations, procedures and instructions

4.3

Cargo stowage and security is managed to ensure stability and stress conditions remain within safe limits at all times during the voyage

4.4

Extent and frequency of cargo condition monitoring is determined appropriate to its nature and prevailing conditions

4.5

Hazards associated with cargo stowage are identified and action is taken to minimise risk to personnel, cargo, vessel and the environment

4.6

Unacceptable or unforeseen variations in the condition or specification of the cargo is promptly recognised and remedial action is taken immediately to safeguard the safety of the vessel and those on board

4.7

All documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

5

Manage emergencies related to cargo

5.1

On becoming aware of emergency, initial actions are taken according to contingency plans, urgency of the situation and nature of the emergency

5.2

Onboard personnel are given information and instructions clearly and accurately

5.3

Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and protect persons on board

5.4

Communications are established with others to facilitate the emergency response process

5.5

Injured persons are provided with assistance

5.6

Contact is maintained with others at all times to keep them briefed on the emergency response process

5.7

Preparation for abandoning vessel is undertaken, if required

5.8

Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel

6

Prevent pollution of the environment

6.1

Procedures to prevent pollution are identified and observed at all times

6.2

Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

6.3

All relevant information is immediately reported to appropriate persons when a vapour leak or cloud is detected or a malfunction has occurred that poses a risk of a vapour leak or cloud

6.4

Shore-based response personnel are promptly notified when a vapour leak or cloud occurs

7

Complete documentation related to cargo

7.1

Correct logbook entries are made relating to cargo operations and incidents according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

7.2

Letter of protest is completed in an incident relating to cargo operations and care

7.3

Cargo reports and documentation are completed and maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

7.4

Independent cargo surveyor reports are received and acknowledged as required

7.5

Cargo samples are correctly documented and secured as required

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying international regulations, codes and standards concerning the safe handling, stowage, securing and transport of cargo

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

communicating clearly and effectively, establishing effective communications and improving working relationships

conducting and recording tests and inspections of cargo handling equipment according to regulations and organisational procedures

conducting loading and unloading operations to ensure safe stowage of cargo, vessel stability, trim and stress limitations are not exceeded at any time

correctly identifying safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs), relevant cargo-related hazards to vessel and personnel, and taking appropriate action according to organisational procedures

developing effective planning documents and providing high quality reports

ensuring currency of relevant regulatory and legislative knowledge

establishing procedures for safe cargo handling according to provisions of the relevant instruments such as International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 73/78 Annexes III and V and other relevant information

interpreting and applying knowledge of bulk ships, containers and container ships, chemical and oil tanker, and liquefied gas tanker layouts, platform supply vessels, roll on roll off carriers, cargo features, and characteristics applying available shipboard data related to loading, care and unloading of cargo

using draft survey methods to determine cargo quantities and vessel displacement

using stability and trim diagrams, and stress-calculating equipment to keep hull stress and stability within acceptable limits at all times

recognising problems and hazards that can arise when managing safety on chemical and oil tankers, and liquefied gas tankers, taking appropriate remedial action and initiating appropriate solutions.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

application of ventilation requirements for various cargo

bulk ship, chemical and oil tanker layouts, and liquefied gas tanker layouts, cargo features and characteristics

confined space entry procedures

dangerous goods classification, signage, stowage and segregation requirements under the IMDG Code and relevant Marine Orders

effect on trim and stability of cargo and cargo operations

hazards and control measures associated with bulk ship, chemical and oil tanker, liquefied gas tanker cargo operations

IMDG Code, IMSBC Code, MARPOL 73/78 Annexes III and V and other relevant information including Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders and Notices relating to cargo carriage, loading and unloading

international regulations, codes and standards concerning the safe handling, stowage, securing and transport of cargo

loading and unloading operations with special regard to the transport of cargo identified in the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing

loading cargo and ballasting to keep hull stress within acceptable limits

maintenance of survey certification required for cargo handling equipment

relevant firefighting operations and the use of firefighting equipment

relevant sections of maritime regulations, codes and conventions related to chemical and oil tankers, and liquefied gas tankers

stowage and securing of cargo on board vessels including cargo-handling gear, and securing and lashing equipment

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices

world load line zones and associated draft limitations.

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Cargo includes one or more of the following:

chemicals and oils

explosives

general cargo, break bulk, unitised or in containers

hazardous or dangerous goods

heavy lifts

liquids in portable containers

liquefied gas

livestock

mineral concentrates

refrigerated cargo

scrap, pig iron ingots, steel coils and sheets

solid bulk materials

timber and deck cargo

Information and equipment includes one or more of the following:

automatic data-based (ADB) equipment

bulk Cargo Codes

calculations relating to drafts, deadweight, stability, trim and stress

cargo and lashing codes

International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

knowledge of ballasting and deballasting procedures

relevant Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders

requirements for loading and care of various cargo types

requirements for the carriage of grain, grain stability and timber cargo

shipboard data including drawings, load limitations, safe working loads

stability and trim diagrams

stress-calculating equipment

Cargo plan includes:

allocating cargo containers requiring refrigeration appropriate spaces

avoiding incompatible cargo stowage

calculations relating to stability and stress

ensuring cargo is evenly distributed to maintain acceptable trim at all phases of the voyage

ensuring the unloading sequence is effective

observing regulations relating to hazardous material/dangerous goods stowage

Preparations for loading include one or more of the following:

checking hatch covers for water tightness

checking holds to ensure they are clean, dry and free of smell

covering bilges with tarpaulins/wrappers before loading as required

ensuring survey certification for all cargo handling equipment is valid and cargo record book is available for inspection

following confined space entry procedures as required

inspecting access arrangements in holds to ensure they are in a safe condition

reviewing supplies of dunnage, mats and cargo securing equipment to ensure sufficient are available

Cargo handling incidents or emergencies include one or more of the following:

cargo shift

damaged cargo

damaged dangerous goods and escaping cargo or fumes

failure of cargo handling equipment, including lashings

failure of refrigeration machinery

fire in cargo spaces

incorrect ventilation

incorrectly stowed cargo

spontaneous combustion

Cargo handling documentation includes one or more of the following:

cargo gear register

cargo plan

letter of protest

logbook

ship/shore safety and security checklists

stability, trim and stress records

Cargo care operations include one or more of the following:

checking cargo lashings

maintaining ventilation requirements

monitoring cargo temperatures liable to spontaneous combustion

monitoring refrigerated cargo temperatures

Initial actions include one or more of the following:

contact with relevant authorities and organisational personnel

locating fire as a result of fire, smoke or fire alarms

positioning vessel to minimise effects of weather and sea conditions

securing cargo when safe to do so