Container ship cargo stowage and planning - Avoid overstow of Containers The duty of the Terminal planner/ Central planner is to carefully plan the loading on board so as to ensure minimum or no overstow of containers that will require to be re-stowed at subsequent ports. However same must be checked on board and if found, must be brought to the notice of the Terminal planner or Local agent for their information. 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’ Compulsory Stowage Locations • Irregular Stowage of Containers • Hatch Cover Clearance (High cube containers Under Deck ) • Other matters regarding cargo stowage as necessary Other Info Pages Home Our home page Container Ship Operation Basic guidance Cargo stowage and planning How to plan effctively Cargo care at sea Precautions to be taken Reefer cargo handling Troubleshoot and countermeasures DG cargo handling Procedures & Guidelines Cargo securing Check items prior departure port Safe navigation Various factors affecting ships navigation at sea Hull strength & stability Prior loading how to ensure hull strength & stability of ship stevedores injury How to prevent injury onboard Site Map Page listing for this site. Site Use and Privacy - Read our privacy policy and site use information. Contact us Copyright © 2009 Ships business.com All rights reserved.

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