OOG Cargo Stowage in Containerships and Safety Measures Against Stevedore Damage
There involve some inherent risks while handling OOG cargo onboard a container ship. In container ship business, OOG referred to Out of Gauge Containers. They have usually stowed under-deck, and in case of an On Deck Stow,
some careful consideration in planning and handling required. Local planner or agent may be requested for such approval before loading.
Hatch cover clearance and Cell guide clearance must be verified to confirm that there will be no damage to the vessel or cargo when loaded.
An appropriate number of slots must be kept vacant to accommodate the OOG cargo as necessary.
Stevedore Damage
It is essential that, during out of gauge cargo operations, a careful watch is kept for any damage caused to the vessel, her equipment, or to containers. Notice of any damage must be immediately brought to the attention of the Stevedore's representative, the Port Captain/Supercargo and Charterers Agent. Damage reports must be completed in all cases giving the full and comprehensive details of damage caused.
The Stevedores representative is to sign all damage reports and be given a copy. The Stevedores' refusal to sign must be stated on the report, and they are to be given a copy.
These damage reports must be copied to Stevedoring Company, Charterers Agent, Charterers and Managers.
Out of Gauge stowage in the hold
The Charterers must be informed by email of any such Stevedore damage or following their specific instructions. Where damages are rectified using the vessel's crew and resources, full details such as time and materials must be given to the management office so that Charterers can be invoiced following the charter party.
Cargo Damage on Passage
In the case of suspected or actual damage to cargo while on the passage, remedial action must be taken immediately and noted in the deck logbook. The Charterers and the Managers must be advised of the damage, and the Master is to note protest on arrival at the next port.
Cargo Damage Observed in Port
Whenever containers/cargo are damaged in the port, the Master must immediately inform the Port Captain, Charterers Agent, the Charterers, and the Managers and note protest.
Damaged Containers Presented for Shipment
An efficient deck watch must be maintained, and any damaged containers presented for shipment brought to the Port Captain and Charterers Agent's attention. Damaged vessels must only be accepted for loading only when authorized by the charterers, and a letter of indemnity (LoI) has been given to the Master.
Broken Custom Seals
In the event of broken seals being discovered on containers
On being presented for shipment the Port Captain and Charterers Agent must be informed immediately;
At sea, the container must be checked for tampering and then resealed with the details noted in the official logbook;
In the stow port, the Port Captain and the Charterers agent must be informed.
In all cases of broken seals being discovered, the Master must inform the Charterers, and the Company is giving full details, including new seal numbers if fitted.
Summarized below are some basic container transport procedures. These procedures are only indicative, not exhaustive in nature and one must always be guided by practices of good seamanship.
Safe cargo stowage and planning When considering acceptability of a container cargo stowage plan, some basic check items, procedures / guidelines concerning cargo stowage shall be taken into account . Read
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On Arrival Port, Prior Commencing Cargo Operation
1) The composition of cargo watch personnel shall be decided and duties well understood.
2) All personnel involved in the cargo watch shall be briefed regarding the expected operations and provided with a Cargo Discharge Plan
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Guidelines and procedures concerning containership hull strength & stability When considering acceptability of a container cargo stowage plan, the following procedures/guidelines concerning hull strength & stability shall be taken into account:
a) Draft, Trim and Heel Draft restrictions at berth, approaches, passage and next port shall be taken into consideration and vessels maximum draft must be maintained within the applicable restriction. Read more...
Procedures for reefer cargo handling
Reefer containers require special care after they are loaded on board ship. These containers need to be supplied with power, monitored closely for proper function and repaired as required in case of malfunction. Read more...
Containership operation: 2 in 1 (Two in One) Loading
The term 2 in 1 operation is normally used when two 20feet units are loaded in one 40feet bay underdeck. When such loading operation is being conducted, it must be ensured that the terminal staff is aware of the vessels lashing system. Read more...
Containership operation: Cargo lashing
Regular inspection and maintenance of ships cargo securing devices must be carried out. These would include routine visual examination of components being utilized, lubrication of securing devices, repair of damaged securing devices and separating out and rejecting damaged/unusable securing devices. Read more...
Containership Cargo securing When containers are carried on deck, the ship is required to be approved for that purpose and the containers themselves are secured with twistlocks and lashings. These usually consist of steel rods and turnbuckles. Read more...
Containership Cargo hold ventilation
Cargo holds of container ships are fitted with two basic types of ventilation systems, namely natural and mechanical. Mechanical ventilation could be of either the supply or the exhaust type.
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Safety navigation for container ships While planning the passage for intended voyage the safety of navigation should be accommodated in, where it is both reasonable and possible to do so, Read more...
Containership operation: Safety of personnel On board containerships there are several potential safety hazards in the cargo working area and these will have to be identified, made safe and monitored to ensure continued safety. Read more...
Containership operation: hull damage stevedores In case a third party including stevedores is responsible for an accident caused by work, such as Cargo handling, Bunkering, or Loading ships stores or the like, the Master shall handle the accident with appropriate steps to claim for damages. Read more...
Containership Navigation : Ships motion in a seaway Ships are affected by movement in six degrees of freedom; rolling, pitching, heaving, swaying, surging and yawing. Of these, rolling, pitching and heaving generate the highest forces during heavy weather.
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Container stacks being too heavy and too high overall, exposing the lower containers to excessive transverse racking and compressive forces due to the tipping effect. Read more...
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