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Out of gauge cargo - Cargo which does not fit into a standard shipping container. [16] Dry hide container - Cargo containing hides or leather. Port of discharge; Cargo weight; Container size; Hatch cover clearance; Visibility; The stowage plan shows cross sections of the ship bay by bay, to indicate where all the containers should be loaded.
English: Bay-Row-Tier stowage system for container ships. Six digit code represents a precise volume of the ship. Six digit code represents a precise volume of the ship. Date
The Code details procedures for safe and secure stowage and timber securing systems. It also includes guidance for ship securing manuals and checklists for safe operations. [ 1 ] Because of the increased weight of timber cargoes on a deck, the Code requires the ship's stability to be calculated according to a set list of criteria and guidance.
The stowage factor also depends on the type of packaging, being the lowest for unpackaged bulk cargo. While most commonly used for dry bulk cargo, a stowage factor can also be calculated for liquid bulk cargo and other commodities such as containers or cars. Stowage factors for several types of cargo are presented in the following table. [1]
In container shipping, stowage planning refers to the arrangement of containers on board a container vessel. The stowage of a container ship involves different objectives, such as to optimize the available space and prevent damage to the goods, and more importantly, to minimize the time the vessel spends at the port terminal.
Inspections of ocean shipping containers conducted by the U.S.-based National Cargo Bureau discovered a shocking number of containers with misdeclared and improperly packaged cargo. CINS describes ...
ISO 668 – Series 1 freight containers – Classification, dimensions and ratings is an ISO international standard which nominally classifies intermodal freight shipping containers, and standardizes their sizes, measurements and weight specifications. [1] The current version of the standard is the Seventh edition (2020), which integrates ...
Inspections and certification of containers and road vehicles for transportation under Customs seal. Condition of the container for suitability to receive any particular cargo. Stowage of the cargo in the container. Inspection of containers for handling damages (Damaged Cargo Surveys [3]). Inspection of containers for leasing purposes.