Discussion on Bulk Carriers loading and unloading operations and freight safety for the owner’s and Master’s responsibilities and obligations as per charter party requirements

• Main Authors: Lu,Pie-Ya, 魯沛亞
• Other Authors: Chou,Chien-Chang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/6b93pg

碩士 === 國立高雄海洋科技大學 === 航運技術研究所 === 106 === According to Review of Maritime Transport(RMT), world seaborne trade in UNCTAD reached 10,287 (Million of tons) in 2016. Within them, bulk cargo (five major bulks plus dry cargo in minor bulks) has accounted for 5,511 (Million of tons). It is 53.57% of total seaborne trade load. From the perspective of ton-miles, bulk cargo accounted for 31,336 / 55,057 billion ton-miles in 2016. In 2017, these numbers would increase to 32,008 and 56,299 respectively. 　　The main purpose of this thesis is to establish standard operating procedures (S.O.P) and safety management guidelines for cargo handling in bulk cargo ships. The following theories, rules and regulations, case studies and literature review, expert visits, telephone interviews, observation methods, and practical experience methods, will be used as a method of study; .1. Cargo loading theory of bulk carrier hull strength, stability, shear stress, and 　　 bending momentum 2.. Interviews with major bulk carrier companies by way of professional visits and in fact the ship understands the method of 3D load Master cload 6.1 1 in anticipation of Pre- loading plans and loading Seq.procedures. 3. Reviews of IMSBC-Code and SOLAS requirements, especially guidelines for the loading/unloading and safety of transportation of soybeans, bauxite ore and coal. 4. Studies of bulk carriers fail and successful cases 5. review literatures within which are thesis papers regarding Charter Party and academic reports of loading and unloading, port-based and cargo-borne safety, then,apply observation and practical experience on literature review conclusion to complete the requirements of the lease. 　 This thesis is based on the above theories case studies and practical experiences from author who has worked as bulk carrier Captain for more than 20 years. The goal is to establish standard operating procedures (SOP) for bulk cargo loading and guidelines for safety management of cargo on board. The other goal is to provide guides for ship companies and masters to jointly implement the regulations for the satisfactory fulfillment of the responsibilities and obligations owed to the charter in the C/P. Ultimate purpose is to avoid damages of ship and cargo on board (total loss or serious damage) during navigation.