Heavy Lift Course

The course aims to provide the deck officers with the comprehensive knowledge in Heavy Lift Cargo Handling And Operation

Intended Learning Outcome/s

After the training/assessment, the participant/s shall be able to:

• Assess the condition for safe loading and discharging of heavy lift cargoes
• Calculate the maximum load per crane when working with dual crane operation
• Calculate the maximum heel during loading and discharging and the effect of stability
• Describe the effects on ship stability when there is shift of center of gravity on the transverse and vertical shift
• Describe the types of crane
• Describe the lifting equipment used in the heavy lift operation
• Produce documents in terms of stability condition
• Calculate the stresses acting on the stowage position and bedding arrangement of the cargo.
• Calculate the forces acting on the cargo during the voyage and lashing arrangement to counter such forces
• Calculate the external forces affecting the cargo utilizing the Advance Calculation Method
• Integrate Colos Stability Computer Program and Stowage Plan
• Discuss the forces acting on the cargo are different stowage position and stresses acting on the securing and lashing arrangement
• Discuss the Toolbox meeting and conduct lifting plan
• Discuss loading and discharging of different types of heavy cargoes in single and tandem crane

Course Prerequisite & Qualification

Deck Officers