- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course builds up on Cargo 2 and covers Canadian and International regulations pertaining to the safe carriage of cargoes on merchant vessels. The knowledge of the safe handling, stowage, and securing of cargoes, along with the associated equipments, is also covered in this course. The types of cargoes covered include cargoes carried on deck, containers, bulk solids, bulk liquids and gases, dangerous, hazardous, and harmful cargoes, and other general cargoes.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
10.0
Domestic fees
$791.45
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the features of vessels transporting different types of cargoes.
- Plan cargo stowage and carriage to comply with the relevant Codes and Regulations.
- Plan a passage to comply with the Load Line Convention.
- Describe the various documents involved in cargo carriage and their importance.
- Prepare the vessel to load various types of cargoes with the objective of minimizing damage to the cargo and/or vessel.
- Apply knowledge of ship and terminal communications and pollution prevention communications.
- Apply the Code of Safe Working Practices and Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations, and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
- Explain cargo gear and inspection procedures.
- Take suitable action when cargo has shifted or has been damaged/lost.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2012
Related Programs
Cargo 3 (NAUT 1878) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Transportation
- Chief Mate
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of NAUT 1878 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 93451
Dates
Mar 30 - May 05 Loading
- CRN 93451
- $791.45 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30 - May 05 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- You must purchase the required manuals and text(s) from the BCIT Bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ Physical (printed, spiral bound) manuals can be purchased from the BCIT Bookstore and shipped to the Marine Campus library for pick up or directly to your home address. You are required to have the manual with you on your first day at the Marine Campus. Course manuals will be made available to the class in a digital format (PDF) only. This resource must not be printed on campus. Note: Bring a laptop to access the digital copy in class.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.