Cargo Handling & Stowage (Operational Level) (Blended)

  • Length5 Days

Course Description

This blended (Online and on  campus) course prepares the student for undertaking deck watch duties while loading and discharging cargo in port and care of cargo in transit. The goal of this 35-hour training course, “Cargo Handling & Stowage”, is to provide trainees with knowledge, understanding and proficiency in monitoring the loading, stowage, securing and unloading of cargoes. It includes procedures for safe entry into confined spaces and handling dangerous goods but does not include specialized cargo operations. (E.g. LNG/LPG or chemical tanker operations).

The online portion of this course will consist of four days (28 hours) then the final day (7 hours) on campus  with review and examinations.

This course is designed to satisfy the following STCW and CFR training requirements:

  • Cargo Handling training requirements for certification as OICNW on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC)
  • NVIC 12-14 Tasks:10.1.A; 10.2.A; 10.3.A; 11.1.A; 11.2.A; 11.4.A; 11.5.A; 11.6.A; and 11.7.A
  • 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(x)

 

Prerequisites- Ship Construction & Stability (MITPMI-449).

Suggested Courses/Skills- See NVIC 12-14 & 13-14.

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