Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1A General Cargoes
1A General Cargoes
AIM
CATTLE FOOD (OIL CAKE). Should be kept dry and away from strong smelling
goods,
CEMENT. In paper bags, care should be taken in handling. Stow in a dry place not
more than 15 bags high.
LEAD PIPING. Must not be crushed. Do not over stow with heavy cargo.
PAPER. Stowed on end to avoid the risk of distortion of roll and should
be on perfectly flat ground.
TYRES. Stow in cool place and top stowage. Keep away from grease.
CARGO OFFICER
• planning
• co-ordinating
• controlling
• motivating ..
… activities which involves use of physical &
human resources
KNR/01-2003 SP-SMA Slide 12
Cargo Work
changes as ….
Important considerations :
• No overstowing
- Correct port mark
- Proper labelling
Prevent pilferage
• Block with heavier & less vulnerable cargoes
• Daylight working. If not possible use lots of
lighting
• Employ watchmen
• Stow in Locker
• Close hatches & lock entrances during breaks
• Officer/crew in attendance during loading &
discharging