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
$807.76
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NAUT 1878 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52018
Dates
Sep 08 - Oct 14 Loading
- CRN 52018
- $807.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Oct 14 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- You must purchase the required manuals and text(s) from the BCIT Bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/ You can have the physical, Spiral/Paperback, manual shipped to Marine Campus library, and have it picked up on your first day of class. Alternatively, you can purchase the Digital Version where available.
Confirmation
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Status
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