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Cargo Handling and Ship Stability-I

 

Issue date: 01.10.2019

 

Revision date:01.10.2019

 

Revision No:00

 

DF Board Decision No: -

 

Course Name: Cargo Handling and Ship Stability-I

Degree: Undergraduate

 

Code

 

 

Year/Semester

 

Local Credits

 

ECTS Credits

 

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MTME 221Y

2/4

3

5

2

2

-

Department

Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering

Instructors

 

 

Contact Information

 

 

Office Hours

 

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

MTME 211, CHEM 111Y

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 acquire 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

Lecture and Calculation Support

Tutorial Place

Class Room, Library

Co-term Condition

-

Textbook

Unit Handout,  Power Point Slides

Other References

RHODES M., 2003, Ship Stability for Mates/Masters, Seamanship International Ltd., Lanarkshire ISBN: 0-9534379-3-0

TAYLOR G., 1992, Cargo Work, Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd., Glasgow

 ISBN: 0 85174 474 5

HOUSE D. J., 2005, Cargo Work (KEMP&YOUNG- Revised by HOUSE), Elsevier Butterworth Heinmann, Oxford, ISBN 0 7506 6555 6

HOUSE D. J., 2004, Seamanship Techniques, Elsevier, Oxford, ISBN 0 7506 6315 4

LAVERY H. I., 2002, Shipboard Operations, Butterworth Heinmann, Oxford  ISBN: 0 7506 1857 4

YERCAN H. F., 1996, Liman İşletmeciliği ve Yönetimi, Mersin Deniz Ticaret Odası,

CAN S., 2009, Cargo Handling and Operations, Arı Copy Center, Tuzla ISBN: 978- 9944- 0788- 2-5

AYBAY G. etal, 1966, Gemilerde Yük İşleri ve İşlemleri Cilt I, Aybay Yayıncılık, İstanbul ISBN: 975-8032-02-1

NOTES ON SHIP STABILTY, Glasgow Collage of Nautical Studies

Homework & Projects

2 Homeworks

Laboratory Work

---

Computer Use

Power  Point

Other Activities

---

                         
 

 

 

 

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

 

 

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

2

10

Homework

2

10

Term Paper/Project

 

 

Laboratory Work

 

 

Practices

 

 

Tutorial

 

 

Seminar

 

 

Presentation

 

 

Field Study

 

 

Final Exam

1

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+2

84

Midterm

1

8

8

Quiz

2

2

4

Homework

1

2

2

Term Paper/Project

 

 

 

Laboratory Work

 

 

 

Practices

 

 

 

Tutorial

 

 

 

Seminar

 

 

 

Presentation

 

 

 

Field Study

 

 

 

Final Exam

1

10

10

Total Workload

 

 

108

Total Workload/25

 

 

108/25

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, Dangerous, risky and damaging cargoes, 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.

Oil tanker cargo lines and pumping arrangements

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, damage assessment

Causes of corrosion in hatches and ballast tanks, identification and prevention of corrosion

Entrance to enclosed space

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, Lodicators

VII

 

 

 

 

 

Relationship between the Course and Programme Curriculum

 

 

 

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 knowledge 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

 

 

 

 

         1: Small, 2: Partial, 3: Full

 

Programme Outcomes & Course Outcomes Connectivity Matrix

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

VII

Programme Outcomes

 

a

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

b

X

 

 

X

 

X

 

c

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

d

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

e

X

X

X

 

X

 

 

f

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

g

 

 

 

X

X

X

X

h

 

 

 

X

X

 

 

i

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

j

 

 

X

 

X

X

X

k

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

l

 

 

X

X

X

X

 

m

 

 

 

X

 

X

X