Flatrack Securing Course

Product Overview

Learn the essentials of safe and compliant flatrack cargo securing.

Flatracks are essential for transporting oversized and irregularly shaped cargo, but their open design presents unique securing challenges. This course provides logistics and shipping professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to secure cargo safely and in line with international regulations.

The training builds on NCB’s more comprehensive and USCG-approved correspondence course “Securing Non-Standardized Cargo (Annex 13 Course)”.

This course is ideal for shippers, stevedores, freight forwarders, shipping line personnel, surveyors, ships’ officers, and other marine cargo professionals who are involved in securing non-standardized cargo on flatracks. Whether you are new to flatrack operations or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course equips you with the practical skills and regulatory understanding needed for safe and compliant cargo transport.

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The online version of this course allows the student to study at their own pace from any location on any device. This can be purchased directly from the shopping basket on the right or alternatively by contacting us for a quote.

• Course Content

  The course is structured into four key modules:

  1. 1. Introduction and Importance of Training
     • Understand the risks of improper securing
     • Learn about ship motions and regulatory requirements
  2. 2. Flatrack Suitability and Assessment
     • Inspect flatracks for structural integrity
     • Evaluate load distribution and payload capacity
  3. 3. Principles and Techniques of Cargo Securing
     • Learn securing methods for transverse and longitudinal sliding, and tipping
     • Understand lashing techniques, MSL, and fitting suitability
  4. 4. Special Cases and Best Practices
     • Handle Out-of-Gauge (OOG) cargo
     • Secure extremely large or stacked cargo
     • Apply expert tips and practical solutions

• Course Format

  The online version of the Flatrack Securing Course allows students to learn at their own pace, from any location, on any device — including computers, tablets, and smartphones. Progress is automatically saved, so learners can seamlessly switch between devices. The course includes:

  • Interactive modules with practical examples, visual aids, and diagrams
  • A downloadable student handout and procedure flowchart
  • Optional text-to-speech functionality for audio learning
  • A Certificate of Completion upon successful completion