Course - Cargo handling and stowage - TN202011
TN202011 - Cargo handling and stowage
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 100/100 | 6 hours |
Course content
International conventions, codes and standards regulating carriage of goods at sea
Trim and stability calculations
Dry bulk
Liquid bulk: oil, chemicals and gas
Carriage of break bulk and cargo units
Cargo planning
Learning outcome
have thorough knowledge of loading, discharging and handling of cargo pursuant to STCW Chapter II/1 and II/2 and STCW Code A-II/1 function Cargo Handling and Stowage at the operational level and A-II/2 function Cargo Handling and Stowage at management level
have thorough knowledge of relevant national and international rules and regulations regarding to loading, discharging, handling and stowage of cargo
have knowledge cargo transport at sea in a historical perspective, the technological development within the subject area and have knowledge of the social, environmental, safety, ethical, and economical consequences regarding carriage of cargo at sea
be able to update his/her knowledge within the subject area, both through search of literature, contact with the research community and by revision of own work experience
be able to apply international rules, codes and standards regarding the safe handling, stowage, securing and transport of goods at sea
calculate the effect of cargo and cargo operations on the ship´s draft, trim and stability
distribute the cargo to obtain shear forces, bending moments and torsion moments within the relevant limits for the ship
be able to use data based cargo loading program
give an account of requirements regarding stowage and securing of cargo on board ships
describe cargo handling and securing equipment
describe cargo handling operations with emphasise on transport of cargo listed in ¿The Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing¿
on a general level give an account of tankers and operation of tankers
give an account of international rules, codes, standards and recommendations regulating carriage of dangerous cargo at sea
be able to apply the following codes: IMDG Code, IMSBC code, BLU code and Grain code
be aware of the environmental, ethical and economical consequences of carriage of goods at sea, both in a local and global perspective, and have the ability to realise this knowledge through his/her professional career at sea
participate in professional discussions and share his/her knowledge and experiences and contribute to the development of good practice
Learning methods and activities
Lecturing, written exercises and use of databased equipment
Mandatory assignments:
3 mandatory written exercises
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments
Further on evaluation
6 hours written exam.
Supporting material allowed on exams:
"Teknisk formelsamling", calculator, one A4 page of self-made notes
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Nautical Studies (353MN)
Nautical Studies (353YV)
Recommended previous knowledge
TN201903 Ship Operation
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2021
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Nautic
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
UTS
Home exam
100/100
Release
2020-12-17Submission
2020-12-17
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home exam (1)
100/100
Release
2021-05-28Submission
2021-05-28
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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