Course Overview
This course covers Canadian and International regulations pertaining to the safe carriage of cargoes as transportation on vessels. The basic knowledge on the safe handling, stowage, and securing of cargoes, along with the associated equipments are also covered in this course. The types of cargoes covered are: Deck, Container, Bulk, Dangerous, Hazardous, and Harmful cargoes.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
8.0
Domestic fees
$633.43
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 the course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the features of vessels for transporting different types of cargoes.
- Describe the general inspection and preparation of holds for receiving cargoes.
- Explain the reason for segregation and separation of cargoes.
- Interpret and apply the Canadian Code of Safe Practice for ships carrying timber deck cargoes.
- Interpret and apply the Code of Practice for the safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers.
- Interpret and apply the Code of Safe Working Practices for self-unloading vessels.
- Interpret and apply the Safe Container Convention Regulations.
- Interpret and apply the Transportation and Dangerous Goods Regulations.
- Interpret and observe Safe Working Practices Regulations.
Effective as of Fall 2011
Related Programs
CG2 - Cargo 2 (NAUT 1877) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Transportation
- Master 3000GT Domestic
Certificate Part-time
- Nautical Sciences
Diploma Full-time
- Watchkeeping Mate Near Coastal (WKMNC)
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of NAUT 1877 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93958
Dates
Jan 25 - Feb 22 Loading
- CRN 93958
- $633.43 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 - Feb 22 | 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/ 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. Note: If you have BCIT login issues for your myBCIT email or Learning Hub, please contact BCIT Tech Help or call 604-412-7444, option 1.
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Status
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