Container Ship For Loading Cargo

When a container ship is about to approach a port for cargo

loading, proper preparations should be made so that the cargo
loading procedure can be carried out in a quick and safe
manner.

Container ships have special cell guides and lashing

equipment in the under deck compartments which helps in
giving a secure stowage for sea transport. Efficient lashing
and stowing of cargo containers on the deck is extremely
important to prevent any kind of imbalance and loss of
equilibrium of the ship. Proper planning for cargo loading is
therefore required and deck officers must know how to plan
cargo container stowage.

 All bilge alarms should be properly checked for their

working condition
 All bilges should be emptied before the ship berths
 An efficient ballast plan should be prepared according to
the pre-arrival condition of the ship. Proper consideration
should be given to the fuel consumption while planning
ballasting and de-ballasting procedures.
 For securing containers, adequate lashing bars, twist locks
and turnbuckles must be made available.
 Everyone involved with cargo loading and unloading
procedure should know about different cargo handling
equipment used on container ships.
 Deck crew in-charge of the cargo operation should make
sure that all lasing bars are in position; so as to avoid
 damage to them or hatch covers when containers would
be loaded.
 Turnbuckles and twist locks must be greased and in
proper working condition
 In case any defective lashing equipment is found, it
should be immediately replaced.
 Proper lighting is must during cargo operation. Thus,
ensure that the ship has adequate lighting facilities on
deck, lashing bridge and catwalks. In case any lights are
not working, they should be replaced before the ship
arrives at the port.
 In case of loading of reefer containers, ensure that all
reefer plugs are working properly and extra connections
“Pig Tails” are available for maximum loading of refers.
 Adequate spanners and actuator poles must be readily
available for the stevedores.
 In case of any “Out of Gauge” cargo, extra lashing must
be done.
 Marking of the hatch covers must be clear and properly
identifiable.
 All ventilator fans in the cargo holds must be in proper
working condition.
 Ensure that fire dampers for the cargo hold are in good
working condition
 Timings and heights of low and high tides must be
calculated prior to the loading/un-loading condition and
 properly displayed at the ship control centre and the
bridge.
Safety of the personnel should be of utmost priority while
loading cargo.

Deck crew involved with lashing and cargo activities must be

extremely careful while working and should keep in mind
the important points for safe container lashing.

Container Loading & Unloading Services

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 makes it from the shipping vessel to its destination without
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