Course details
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
Cost
$760.75
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of NAUT 1878 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 50266
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Tue Oct 17 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 50266
- $760.75
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Oct 17 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$760.75
Important information
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IMPORTANT NOTE: CLASS TO BE HELD ON CAMPUS please refer to prerequisite section of webpage for any/all prerequisites.
Status
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
- Nautical Sciences
Diploma Full-time
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