CONTAINER SHIP FAMILIARIZATION TRAINING

AIMS:

• Provide a thorough understanding of container ship operations and stowage.
• Familiarise participants with container types and securing methods.
• Emphasise safety, inspection, and handling of various cargoes.
• Ensure compliance with insurance, IMDG code, and documentation.
• Promote best practices to protect the vessel during cargo operations.

OBJECTIVES:

• Understand key duties, safety protocols, and stowage planning.
• Learn inspection, securing methods, and care for lashing materials.
• Identify container types, advantages, and insurance requirements.
• Handle reefer containers, check stacking weights, and calculate lashing strength.
• Comply with IMDG code for dangerous cargo segregation, documentation, and protection against stevedore damage. 

COURSE CONTENT:

1. Specific items for Familiarisation in Each Duty
2. Container ship cargo stowage and planning procedures
3. Advantages of carrying cargo through containerships & insurance requirements
4. Inspection and securing for sea – Guideline for the ship on when to check and what to check
5. Container types
6. Container securing arrangement
7. Container ship operation: Care of lashing materials and cargo securing devices
8. General guidance for Reefer Container handling, care during transit
9. Why is it important to check the stacking weights of a Container Ship stowage plan
10. How to calculate Lashing Strength onboard Container ships
11. Segregation and stowage requirements for dangerous cargo - IMDG code guideline
12. Dangerous Cargo Documentation on a Container Ship
13. Measures to protect the vessel side against stevedores' injury & stevedores' damage