Definition The IMDG Code regulates the transport of dangerous goods by sea in order to prevent injury to persons or damage …
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A Bill of Lading is a document that evidences a contract for the carriage of goods by sea and the taking over or loading of the goods and by which the carrier undertakes to deliver the goods upon surrender of the document. A provision in the bill of lading to deliver the goods to a named person or to order constitutes such an undertaking.
A Loadicator is a loading instrument onboard ship, which is either analogue or digital, by means of which it can be easily and quickly ascertained that, at specified read-out points, the still water bending moments, shear forces, and the still water torsional moments and lateral loads, where applicable, in any load or ballast condition will not exceed the specified permissible values.
Procedure for Carriage of Heavy Lift Cargoes When vessel loads or discharges heavy lift cargoes with its own cargo gear, …
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BLU Code was adopted On Nov 1997 What is the BLU Code? The Code of Practice for the Safe Loading …
Container Lashing Diagram Types of Container Lashing System Conventional System: Stacking cones, Turnbuckle, Wires and Rods Twist Lock System: Base, …
Safety is the main criterion on board ship, then let it be the safety of the crew onboard or the …
Inspect all the lifeboat stores and equipment. Check the expiry dates for food rations, first aid kit, anti-sickness tablets, etc. …
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