Bulk Cargo
Author | : Peter Grunau |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2016-12-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783741279942 |
ISBN-13 | : 3741279943 |
Rating | : 4/5 (943 Downloads) |
Download or read book Bulk Cargo written by Peter Grunau and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a guide for loading, unloading and stowage of solid bulk cargoes. It describes the common practices preparing the vessel for loading and unloading of bulk cargoes and ́distribution of the cargo. The practice of preparing a loading/unloading plan including de-ballasting and ballasting operation is, as well as the description of the draught survey, part of the book. Finally the common practice for loading grain cargoes, the calculation of the residual area and the mandatory requirements if loading for the US or in ports of the US, is described. Additional to the loading/unloading requirements a detailed description how to prepare a voyage plan including risk assessment if transporting bulk cargoes is included. The book should be an assistance for the ship command for a better and easier understanding of carrying bulk cargoes.