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Develop cargo operational plans
level:
5
credit:
16
planned review date:
June 1998
sub-field:
Maritime
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to develop
cargo loading plans; determine a ballast programme;
develop cargo discharge plans; determine equipment
resources; and plan individual cargo stowage and general
arrangement plans.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed moderation system has
been established by the Maritime Qualifications New
Zealand (Inc).
special notes:
Cargo work, ballasting and prevention of movement of cargo
is planned having regard for the stability criteria of the ship.
Plans are developed under the direction of the ship’s
master.
Safety rules and regulations include: the International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping (STCW), 1978, Resolution 10, 11 and 12,
Regulation 11/2; Marine Orders; Ballast Water Discharge
Code of Practice; International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Code; Resource Management Act; and general harbour
regulations.
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Files include manual filing systems and databases. Cargo
documentation includes: the loading and discharge plans,
shipping company and stevedoring provider manifests, and
communications.
Cargo plans include: the requirements and preparations of
cargo spaces for planned cargo; and special requirements of
particular cargo items being carried.
Knowledge underpinning this unit standard includes trim and
stability principles and calculations, ship construction.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Develop cargo loading and discharge plans.
performance criteria
1.1
Information relating to the quantity and nature of the cargo to be loaded or
discharged is obtained from the shipping company or stevedoring provider, and
the requirements for optimal cargo out-turn are established.
Range:
information relating to the nature and quantity of cargo is obtained
from telex, manifests and electronic communications.
1.2
The ship’s capability for carrying specified cargo is assessed against the
information obtained and the requirements of established safety rules and
regulations.
1.3
Cargo loading and discharge plans are developed in consultation with the
stevedoring provider in the port of loading and discharge and associated ship’s
officers.
Range:
cargo work is planned with regard to ship’s stability and stress
criteria.
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1.4
Commercial practice and safety constraints placed on the cargo loading and
discharge plan are identified and measures to minimise their effect are built into
the plan.
Range:
commercial practice and safety constraints include: company
safety procedures, cargo compatibility and security, operational
efficiency, dangerous goods stowage requirements.
1.5
Documentation relating to cargo loading and discharge planning is filed in the
correct file and a copy of the plans is provided to the ship’s master for
evaluation.
1.6
Trim and draught meet the requirements of the sea going voyage and each
port of visit.
element 2
Determine the cargo ballast system requirements.
performance criteria
2.1
Stability calculations and weight distribution planning meet the requirements of
the nature of the cargo operation.
2.2
Weight distribution is designed to maintain the ship within stability and stress
limit specifications for the ship for all states of the voyage.
2.3
Factors imposing constraints on system preparation are identified and
measures are taken or arranged to minimise their effect on the safe and
efficient loading of the ship.
2.4
Personnel involved in the preparation of cargo ballast systems are briefed in
accordance with the requirements specified in the cargo loading plan.
2.5
Reports on cargo ballast system malfunctions, damage or defects are
evaluated and action is arranged to maintain the operational readiness of the
ship.
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Comments to:
Maritime Qualifications New Zealand (Inc)
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by June 1998.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0054]
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