Parctical Apsects of Bulk Carrier training course in Rotterdam

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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.

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.

Bulk Carrier Sea-going Officers, Engineers, and Crew
Bulk Ship Owners
Ship Managers
Technical Superintendents
Designated Person Ashore

Rotterdam

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5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

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

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

Understanding the Hazards

General Guidance
Fine Particulate Materials
Unlisted Materials
Various Materials
Clean Cargoes
Dirty Cargoes

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

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

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