MARI 102 - Cargo Handling & Stowage

3 Credits
This course prepares the student for undertaking deck watch duties while loading and discharging cargo in port and care of cargo in transit. Subjects include, but are not limited to, inspection and preparation of holds, segregation of cargo, securing cargo, ventilation, deck cargo, refrigerated cargo, container ships, Ro-Ro ships, cargo handling equipment and safety, dangerous, hazardous, and harmful cargo, oil tankers, bulk carriers, confined space entry, and stowage and stability calculations.