Containership cargo stowage and planning
Container vessel cargo operations involve many complexities and careful consideration will need to be made for safe cargo handling and planning
Summarized below are some basic principles. These procedures are only indicative, not exhaustive in nature and one must always be guided by practices of good seamanship.
Hatch Cover Clearance (High cube containers Under Deck )
Hatch cover clearance must be checked carefully in case of loading over height containers or high cube containers underdeck.
Other factors should be taken into account before accepting a containership cargo stowage plan :
Stacking Weights
Lashing strength
Dangerous goods stowage and segregation
Reefer Container Stowage
Out of Gauge Container Stowage
Special Container Stowage
20 or 40 or 45 feet Compulsory Stowage Locations
Irregular Stowage of Containers
Over-stow of Containers
Other matters regarding cargo stowage as necessary
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