Learning Objectives 1C

Union Purchase System

 At the end of the lesson, the learner will be able to :

1. State the advantages and disadvantages of the Union

Purchase System.
2. Explain the precautions when using the Union Purchase
System.

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 Ships with
Union Purchase System

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 Union Purchase System
Advantages/Disadvantages

Advantages :
 fast method for discharging break bulk, non -unitized
general cargo

Disadvantages :
 used for light loads (1.5 to 2 tonnes per load)
 winch men must be highly skilled and experienced
 cannot be used for “spot loading”
 repositioning the derrick is time consuming

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 Precaution when using Union Purchase

The following criteria must be

complied with at all times: Minimum 30 Recommended

 The minimum operating angle of 30

either derrick should be not less 15
than 15 0 to the horizontal, and it
is recommended that the angle be
not less than 30 0 .
Normal <90
Max. 120
 The maximum included angle Cargo runner
between the cargo runners must
not exceed 120 0 .

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 Precaution when using Union Purchase

 The derrick should be topped as high as practicable

consistent with safe working.

 The cargo sling should be kept as short as possible so as

to clear the bulwarks without the angle between
runners exceeding the safe limits (90-120).

 The derricks should not be rigged further apart than is

absolute necessary.

 The tensions should taken off the slewing guys when

the rig is set up with only the preventer guys taking the
weight.
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 Precaution when using Union Purchase

 The derricks should not be rigged further apart than is

absolute necessary.

 The tensions should taken off the slewing guys when the
rig is set up. Only the preventer guys should be taken into
account in the calculation for forces in the rig.

 Unduly long slings should not be used by stevedores.

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 Precaution when using Union Purchase

 The winch operators should wind in pay out in step,

otherwise dangerous tensions may develop in the rig.

 Inboard derrick guys and preventer should be secured as

nearly as possible at angle of 90 degree to the derrick.

 Runners should not permitted to rub against hatch

coamings or other structural members as it will quickly
render them unfit for service.

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