19/09/2017
“Practical Loading of Merchant Vessels” is a mixture of theory and practice which applies to younger maritime students who are just starting their careers. At the same time it expands the knowledge of experienced workers looking to maintain their professional knowledge or advance their careers. This book is about their everyday planning of stowage plans, loading and discharging of cargo, including lashing the cargo in a more efficient and organized way and dangerous goods.
“Practical Loading of Merchant vessels” will guide the reader through the process of making stowage plans for divers types of cargo like:
• Bulk
• Break-bulk
• Grain
• Deck cargo
• Containers cargo
• Dangerous goods
It will also provide a step based process to follow from the moment one receives a loading order up to the point of lashing and securing the cargo in the hold. Chapters will include:
• Getting to know the vessels
• Paperwork
• Stability calculations
In addition many tips and tricks for practical use on board are included in this book.
What makes this book so special is that Practical Loading of Merchant vessels is all round book with QR codes that will provide the reader with a visual clarification in the form of animations.
“Practical Loading of Merchant vessels” is a 376 page book with 14 chapters that was written with help of many passionate fellow captains and Chief Officers.
I invite all interested in this book to order at www.abbenmaritme.nl
Also avaliable :
• Booklet Stability for the beginning officer
• Questions on stability for the beginning officer (Free download)
Stability book or booklet for merchant ships/vessels for the beginning officers or students/cadets. Stabiliteit boek of boekje voor zeeschepen in de scheepvaart/kustvaart voor de leeringen/cadetten/studenten in de maritime sector/school en dek/deck officieren