Course Name : Cargo Handling & Ship’s Stability-I

Degree: Associate

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS

Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DUI 2015

2/Fall

3,5

5

3

1

Department

Maritime Transportation And  Management

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

10

50

30

10

Course Description

This unit is about explaining the aim and objectives of Cargo handling & Operations, Strength and Stability of the ship, Safe and feasible voyage, Cargo types and cargo properties, Types of merchant ships used in sea transportation,  Cargo spaces and Effective use of cargo spaces, Cargo gears, Principals and safe working practices for the cargo (Cargo Plans,  Stowage, Securing and monitoring Cargo watch) ,  Loading and Discharging  procedures, Cargo calculations and computer support.

Course Objectives

I.   To introduce students the aim and objectives of Cargo handling & Operations, Strength and Stability of the ship, Safe and feasible voyage

II. To introduce the Cargo types and cargo properties,  Types of  merchant ships used  in sea transportation

III. To explain Cargo spaces and Effective use of cargo spaces,

IV. To introduce the Cargo gears

V. To explain principals and safe working practices for the cargo (Cargo Plans,  Stowage, Securing and Cargo watch-monitoring)

VI.  To explain the Loading and Discharging  procedures,

VII. Cargo calculations and computer support.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students passing the course successfully will have acquired knowledge and skills as listed below;

I.   Maintaining Strength and Stability of the ship

II.  Cargo types and cargo properties,  Types of  merchant ships

III.  Preparation and use of cargo spaces,

IV. Purpose and working principals of the Cargo gears

V.  Preparation of   Cargo and Stowage Plans, to understand Cargo securing and learn Cargo  Duties of the OOW at port and sea

VI. Safe Loading and Discharging procedures, .

VII. Simple Cargo calculations and computer support

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

40

Quiz

Homework

1

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

4

56

Midterm

1

8

8

Quiz

Homework

12

2

24

Term Paper/Project

1

12

12

Laboratory Work

Practices

14

1

14

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

12

12

Total Workload

125

Total Workload/25

125/5

Course ECTS Credits

5

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

The aim and objectives of Cargo handling & Operations,

Strength and Stability of the ship, Safe and feasible voyage

Definitions (Displacement, Lightship, DWT, GRT, NRT)

Visibility Propellers

I

2

Definitions (G, M, Z, B)

Bending Moment and Shearing Forces

I

3

Loadlines, Loading Zones, FWA

Basic calculations, draught, air draught, 

II

4

Cargo types and cargo properties

Stowage factor, Broken Stowage, Short landing

Marking, separation, segregation , IMDG Code

Dunnage

Free surface effect

Ullage

II

5

Types of  merchant ships used  in sea transportation General Cargo Ships, Bulk Carriers, Tankers, LPG&LNG Carriers, Container Ships, Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, Passenger Ships, OBO Carriers.

III

6

The Cargo spaces and Effective use of cargo spaces,

Cargo Holds, Tween Decks, Hold Bilges, Air Vents, Tank Top Strength, Permissible Load, Preparation of Holds, Ventilation

III

7

Hatch Covers, Single-Pull Mc Gregor and  Fold Tite (Hydraulic) Hatch Covers, Hatch Coating, Compression Bars, Sponge Rubbers, Cleats, Hatch Cover Water-tightness, Inspections

III

8

Mid-Term Exam

I-II-III

9

 Cargo Gear

Tackles, Blocks, Wires, MSL- SWL, Slings

IV

10

Derricks, Basic calculations, Cranes, Heavy Lift Derricks

IV

11

Principals and safe working practices for the cargo

Cargo Plans,  Stowage, Securing

Cargo watch-monitoring

V

12

Loading and Discharging  procedures

Code of Stowage and Securing (CSS)

Coordination with terminal/port

VI

13

Cargo calculations and computer support.

Grain in Bulk, IMO criteria, VHM, GHM, Heel Angle

VII

14

Grain Loading calculation, Draft Survey

VII

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowlegde in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

VII

Programme Outcomes

a

X

b

c

X

d

e

X

f

g

h

i

j

X

k

l

X

m

X