Stevedoring and Terminal Operation

Delivers an overview of the operational, commercial and legal issues pertaining to the movement of cargo, shipping arrangements, charter parties and ship loading considerations such as stability and hull stress, load planning and ballast control is provided.

Relevant sections of IMO Conventions and Codes of Safe Practice are discussed, together with cargo claims, casualties and consequences.

This course can be adapted for shore-based staff dealing with different types of dry bulk or container/general cargoes.

Who should participate?

Shore-based supervisory staff and shipping officers in ship and cargo operations interested in upgrading their skills and knowledge. The course can be adapted for shore-based staff dealing with dry bulk or container/general cargoes.

Outcome

Participants who successfully complete the course will be issued an Australian Maritime College certificate in Operational and Commercial Aspects of Stevedoring and Terminal Operation.

Content

  • Ship’s Dimensions & Stevedoring Terminology: Tonnages, load lines, hold capacities, stack weights & terminology
  • IMO/ILO Conventions & Codes of Safe Practice Relating to Stevedoring: SOLAS – IMDG Code, safe containers, safety of dock workers, IMSBC Code, code for cargo stowage and securing, BLU Code
  • Marine Orders Relating to Stevedoring: MO Part 32, MO Part 33, MO Part 34, MO Part 41
  • Handling of Ship’s Gear in Port: Cargo gear register, ship’s responsibilities to provide safe environment
  • Ship Loading Considerations: Ship stability in port, ship’s stress & weight distribution
  • Responsibilities – Master, Stevedores & Planners: Information flow and requirements prior to receipt of cargo
  • Bulk Cargo Requirements: Ballast management, cargo control form and check list, shipper’s declaration, amendments to IMSBC Code, wood products (logs) etc…
  • Cargo Handling: Lifting equipment including spreaders, lifting points (SWL), slinging of non-containerised cargo. Calculations of weight on slings, requirements of pre-slung cargo, requirements of IBC’s.
  • Container & Non-Containerised Lashing Requirements: Class requirements for container lashing equipment, the twist lock, and rule of thumb for break-bulk lashings. Types of dunnage & dunnage requirements.
  • Container Problems: Cell heights/high cube boxes, lead-in clearance and securing cargo within the container

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Course available on demand

    This course is available on demand, delivered at various locations. To express interest, please contact us.

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AMC Search (AMCS) is operating a COVID-Safe campus aligned with the protocols and procedures established by the University of Tasmania. The safety and wellbeing of staff, students and the broader community is an absolute priority for the University of Tasmania.

We strongly encourage everyone to remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations but no longer require our students to be vaccinated to come to our university campuses, facilities or events.

Payment methods accepted:

  • Register now and pay later (payment required 15 days before the course starts)
  • Credit Card (online or via (03) 6324-9850)
  • Bank Deposit
  • Company sponsorship.

Detailed payment options are available here.

Face to face courses

Cancellations up to 15 working days prior to the scheduled date will be accepted without penalty. Cancellations less than 15 working days will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.

AMC Search reserves the right to cancel the course 15 working days prior to the scheduled date if insufficient registrations are received. Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.

Online courses

Payment of course fees, or authorisation to invoice from your company, is required before access to the online learning environment is provided. Please note, it will take between 2-4 business days to provide your access to the online course if you have not studied previously with AMC Search, the Australian Maritime College or the University of Tasmania.

Launceston, TAS

Location: Australian Maritime College, Newnham Drive, Newnham, Launceston, Tasmania.

Airport Transfers: Participants arriving at Launceston Airport should make their way to the Australian Maritime College, Newnham Drive, Newnham. Taxi fare from the airport is approximately $55.00.

Parking: Complimentary car parking is provided on campus in areas designated to AMC Search participants and clients.

Launceston Accommodation: On-campus accommodation in Launceston can be reserved via the online enrollment form. Further accommodation information is available here, together with off-campus options.

Norfolk Hall On-campus Accommodation

We offer affordable on-campus accommodation that's ideal if you're taking part in a course at our campus in Launceston, Tasmania.

Norfolk Hall offers Motel Style accommodation for $100 per night (bed only). On-campus accommodation in Launceston can be reserved via the online enrolment form.

Norfolk Hall is situated on the main campus of the Australian Maritime College at Newnham, Launceston, which is where most of our courses take place.

Accommodation at Norfolk Hall provides the following facilities:

  • Queen size beds
  • En-suite facilities
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Rooms serviced daily (excluding weekends)

Affordable meals are available at the on-site AMC Cafeteria.

You can reserve a room when you register for your course or via email AMCS.courses@utas.edu.au or telephone: +61 3 6324 9850.

Client premises

This course is portable and available to be conducted on client premises. To discuss, please contact AMCS.Training@utas.edu.au or telephone (03) 6324 9850.