Cargo Work: for Maritime Operations (9780750665551) By David J House

Description

Previously published as Kemp & Youngs Cargo Work
Comprehensively reflects unit load systems of containers that are currently used in most cargo shipping operations
Retain the necessary information about the key classes of transport cargo safely, efficiently and profitably
Essential reference for seamen
Covers general principles and the latest international rules that affect all cargo work
Covers types of goods and key features of a wide range of load classes
Data on Roll on - Roll Off cargo handling, containerisation, equipment and offshore supply are also detailed

Recommended for

Nautical college students from Cadet to Officer of the Watch & Master level
Previously published as Kemp & Youngs Cargo Work
Those studying for professional qualifications as required by the International Maritime Organization International Maritime Training (Standards of Training and Watchkeeping) licensing courses
Serving Merchant Navy Deck Officers
Officer of the Watch
Chief Mates
Shipping agents
Transport managers
Harbor and port authorities

Author Bio

David J House - Senior Lecturer in Nautical Studies at Fleetwood Nautical Campus, UK.

Contents

Preface
About the author
Acknowledgements
List of abbreviation
Conversion and measurement table
General principles of handling, stowage and carriage of cargoes
Hatchwork and heavy-lift cargoes
Stowage properties of general cargoes
Bulk cargoes
Tanker cargoes
Specialist cargoes - timber, refrigerated and livestock cargoes
Roll-on and Roll-off operations
Containers and containerization
Special cargoes, hazardous goods and deck cargoes
Security, cargo documentation, stability examples
Appendix A: Miscellaneous cargo information
Appendix B: Self-examiner - Questions and recommended answers to cargo related examples
Appendix C: Codes and conventions affecting cargo work operations, additional references and bibliography
Commodity and detail index
General index