Assessment: Cargo Securing in Practice

Consequences of Inadequate Cargo Securing

Consequences of Inadequate Cargo Securing

The consequences of inadequate loaded and secured cargo can be devastating and everyone who works with transports has a responsibility to keep damages to people, environment and property to a minimum.

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Securing of Cargo Onboard Ships 1 minute
The Consequences of Cargo Shifting Onboard a Ship 4 minutes
Assessment: The Consequences of Inadequate Cargo Securing 1 minute

International Rules for Cargo Securing Onboard

International Rules for Cargo Securing Onboard

Regarding cargo securing at sea, the rules and regulations are divided into cargo securing to the vessel and cargo securing in cargo transport units. Safe transportation of cargoes requires both of these tasks to be properly performed. The efforts should be guided by applicable international rules and regulations, the structure of which is described in this section.

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International Maritime Organization Regulations 4 minutes
Codes and Guidelines 5 minutes
Assessment: International Rules for Cargo Securing Onboard 2 minutes

Basic Principles of Cargo Securing

Basic Principles of Cargo Securing

This section describes the basic principles for cargo securing; the forces that cargo may be exposed to, the movements that may occur during transport and different methods that can be used to prevent the cargo from these movements.

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Forces Acting on Cargo 5 minutes
Cargo Securing Methods Used Onboard 5 minutes
Assessment: Basic Principles of Cargo Securing 2 minutes

Cargo Securing Equipment

Cargo Securing Equipment

Cargo securing on board is done by using various types of cargo securing equipment and the most common types are described in this section.

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The Strength of Cargo Securing Equipment 3 minutes
Portable Securing Equipment 5 minutes
Fixed Securing Equipment 3 minutes
Assessment: Cargo Securing Equipment 2 minutes

Inspection and Maintenance of Cargo Securing Equipment

Inspection and Maintenance of Cargo Securing Equipment

This section describes the inspection and maintenance for the cargo securing devices on board the ship.

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Documents and Records 1 minute
Inspection of Cargo Securing Equipment 5 minutes
Assessment: Inspection and Maintenance of Cargo Securing Equipment 2 minutes

The Cargo Securing Manual

The Cargo Securing Manual

This section describes the information that can be found in a vessels Cargo Securing Manual.

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The Cargo Securing Manual 2 minutes
Cargo Accelerations and Instructions 2 minutes
Advanced Calculations 2 minutes
Cargo Securing Calculation Software 2 minutes
Assessment: Contents of a Cargo Securing Manual 1 minute

Cargo Securing in Practice

Cargo Securing in Practice

The CSS Code contains a rule of thumb for estimating the cargo securing requirements for a cargo which is described in this section.

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The CSS Code "Rule of Thumb" 5 minutes
Example of Good and Bad Cargo Securing 4 minutes
Assessment: Cargo Securing in Practice 3 minutes

Final Assessment

Final Assessment

We shall now test the knowledge you have gained from this course with a series of multiple-choice questions.

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Assessment: Cargo Securing Training 16 minutes

Lessons

Consequences of Inadequate Cargo Securing

Consequences of Inadequate Cargo Securing

The consequences of inadequate loaded and secured cargo can be devastating and everyone who works with transports has a responsibility to keep damages to people, environment and property to a minimum.

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Securing of Cargo Onboard Ships 1 minute
The Consequences of Cargo Shifting Onboard a Ship 4 minutes
Assessment: The Consequences of Inadequate Cargo Securing 1 minute

International Rules for Cargo Securing Onboard

International Rules for Cargo Securing Onboard

Regarding cargo securing at sea, the rules and regulations are divided into cargo securing to the vessel and cargo securing in cargo transport units. Safe transportation of cargoes requires both of these tasks to be properly performed. The efforts should be guided by applicable international rules and regulations, the structure of which is described in this section.

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International Maritime Organization Regulations 4 minutes
Codes and Guidelines 5 minutes
Assessment: International Rules for Cargo Securing Onboard 2 minutes

Basic Principles of Cargo Securing

Basic Principles of Cargo Securing

This section describes the basic principles for cargo securing; the forces that cargo may be exposed to, the movements that may occur during transport and different methods that can be used to prevent the cargo from these movements.

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Forces Acting on Cargo 5 minutes
Cargo Securing Methods Used Onboard 5 minutes
Assessment: Basic Principles of Cargo Securing 2 minutes

Cargo Securing Equipment

Cargo Securing Equipment

Cargo securing on board is done by using various types of cargo securing equipment and the most common types are described in this section.

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The Strength of Cargo Securing Equipment 3 minutes
Portable Securing Equipment 5 minutes
Fixed Securing Equipment 3 minutes
Assessment: Cargo Securing Equipment 2 minutes

Inspection and Maintenance of Cargo Securing Equipment

Inspection and Maintenance of Cargo Securing Equipment

This section describes the inspection and maintenance for the cargo securing devices on board the ship.

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Documents and Records 1 minute
Inspection of Cargo Securing Equipment 5 minutes
Assessment: Inspection and Maintenance of Cargo Securing Equipment 2 minutes

The Cargo Securing Manual

The Cargo Securing Manual

This section describes the information that can be found in a vessels Cargo Securing Manual.

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The Cargo Securing Manual 2 minutes
Cargo Accelerations and Instructions 2 minutes
Advanced Calculations 2 minutes
Cargo Securing Calculation Software 2 minutes
Assessment: Contents of a Cargo Securing Manual 1 minute

Cargo Securing in Practice

Cargo Securing in Practice

The CSS Code contains a rule of thumb for estimating the cargo securing requirements for a cargo which is described in this section.

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The CSS Code "Rule of Thumb" 5 minutes
Example of Good and Bad Cargo Securing 4 minutes
Assessment: Cargo Securing in Practice 3 minutes

Final Assessment

Final Assessment

We shall now test the knowledge you have gained from this course with a series of multiple-choice questions.

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Assessment: Cargo Securing Training 16 minutes
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Assessment: Cargo Securing in Practice

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  • Questions
  • No time limit
  • 2
  • Attempts left
  • 70%
  • Passing threshold

Question 1 of 4

How should painted surfaces on the cargo be protected from different types of lashings?

Question 2 of 4

When should the number of lashings be increased compared to the CSS Code "Rule of Thumb" for cargo securing?

Question 3 of 4

What type of movement are crossed lashings most efficient to prevent?

Question 4 of 4

What should be considered when securing cargo with straight lashings?

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How should painted surfaces on the cargo be protected from different types of lashings?

There is no need to protect such surfaces; any damage will be repaired prior to delivery to the consignee.
Your answer
By using painted or rubber coated steel chains.
Your answer
By using rubber mats or corner protectors.
Your answer
By not tightening the lashings.
Your answer

When should the number of lashings be increased compared to the CSS Code "Rule of Thumb" for cargo securing?

For cargoes with a high centre of gravity.
Your answer
For tall and narrow cargoes.
Your answer
All options are correct.
Your answer
For cargoes not rigid in form.
Your answer

What type of movement are crossed lashings most efficient to prevent?

Jumping
Your answer
Twisting
Your answer
Tipping
Your answer
Sliding
Your answer

What should be considered when securing cargo with straight lashings?

All lashings should, as far as possible, be of similar length and material.
Your answer
The lashings should only be attached to the cargo transport unit and not the cargo it carries.
Your answer
Some of the lashings must be crossed so that also tipping is prevented.
Your answer
Road vehicles may only be secured with chain lashings.
Your answer
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How should painted surfaces on the cargo be protected from different types of lashings?

There is no need to protect such surfaces; any damage will be repaired prior to delivery to the consignee.
Your answer
By using painted or rubber coated steel chains.
Your answer
By using rubber mats or corner protectors.
Your answer
By not tightening the lashings.
Your answer

When should the number of lashings be increased compared to the CSS Code "Rule of Thumb" for cargo securing?

For cargoes with a high centre of gravity.
Your answer
For tall and narrow cargoes.
Your answer
All options are correct.
Your answer
For cargoes not rigid in form.
Your answer

What type of movement are crossed lashings most efficient to prevent?

Jumping
Your answer
Twisting
Your answer
Tipping
Your answer
Sliding
Your answer

What should be considered when securing cargo with straight lashings?

All lashings should, as far as possible, be of similar length and material.
Your answer
The lashings should only be attached to the cargo transport unit and not the cargo it carries.
Your answer
Some of the lashings must be crossed so that also tipping is prevented.
Your answer
Road vehicles may only be secured with chain lashings.
Your answer
Score: Attempts:

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