Cargo endorsement rev 2.0 | Jan 2007

BML – Cargo Operations Endorsement

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General Cargoes

The following items cover Schedule 4 Part 1 sub-section 19 section 7 of BML Regulations – Cargo endorsement

a) Demonstrates a knowledge of safe procedures to be adopted for opening and closing cargo holds such as wooden, pontoon and Mcgregor type hatch covers
b) Describes the operation of access equipment for hatches, hatch covers, rampways, side/bow/stern doors and ramps
c) Demonstrates a knowledge of ventilation of cargo holds
d) Explains the principles and safe working practices for the proper loading, and discharging of dry and bulk cargoes including powdery cargo
e) Describes the approval, maintenance and safe use of cargo handling equipment
f) Demonstrates a knowledge of rigging of cargo gear, proper and appropriate use of slings and other types of lifting equipment
g) Explains the procedures for the loading, stowage and securing of dry cargo
h) Demonstrates a knowledge of the effects on stability during/after loading and discharging of dry, bulk and liquid cargo
i) Demonstrates an awareness of free surface effect on stability at all stages of loading and discharging
j) Identifies and describes cargo care on passage for a given cargo

Inspection and Preparation of Holds

a) Outlines the reasons for inspection of holds including items to be inspected
b) Demonstrates a knowledge of:

• Cleaning holds before loading

• Cleaning after the discharge of cargo

• Use of dunnage including types and sizes

c) States that bilges, strum boxes or drain wells should be clean and suctions in working order

Separation of cargoes

a) Demonstrates a knowledge for the need of separation/segregation of different cargoes

Securing cargoes

a) Explains the need for a solid stow and securing of cargoes
b) Describes methods of blocking, lashing, shoring and tomming cargo
c) Describes the method of securing heavy loads, vehicles and trailers in accordance with securing arrangement manual

Deck Cargo

a) Outlines cargoes commonly carried on deck
b) Explains why efficient securing of deck cargo is essential for the safety of the ship as well as the cargo
c) Describes the reason for stowage to leave access to essential equipment and spaces and for unrestricted views for safe navigation
d) Explains that the weight of deck cargo should not exceed the permissible load
e) Describes how the effects of a concentrated load can be spread over a wider area and of the method of stowage and securing of containers on deck

Packaged dangerous goods

a) States the safe stowing arrangements for hazardous cargo
b) Demonstrates an awareness of the 9 (UN) classes of dangerous goods as defined in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and other sources
c) Demonstrates an awareness of the labels, marks and signs used to designate cargoes within those classes as indicated in the IMDG Code and other sources including cargo separation, marking and documentations
d) Applies procedures for checking, loading, carriage and discharge of dangerous and hazardous cargo in packaged form

Ro-Ro operations

a) Describes the use of equipment, where carried, to monitor atmosphere in ro-ro cargo space and/or other areas
b) Applies the procedure for ventilation of ro-ro spaces during load and discharge of vehicles in port and on voyage and in emergencies
c) Demonstrates an awareness of ro-ro vessel stability and watertight integrity