SECURING NON-STANDARDIZED CARGO
(‘ANNEX 13 COURSE’)

Product Overview

Advanced Cargo Securing and Lashing Course

Learn how to assess and calculate methods to ensure sufficient securing and lashing of cargo onboard ships and flat racks.

The three primary methods of calculation described by Annex 13 of the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code) are explained in detail in this course.

As of December 31, 1997, it is mandatory that all cargo be secured throughout the voyage in accordance with the Cargo Securing Manual approved by the vessel’s Flag State Administration.

Often, the standard lashing system designed for the vessel does not accommodate non-standardized items such as oversize project cargo (usually loaded as ‘break bulk’ cargo) or cargo on flat-racks. If a vessel transports such cargo, the CSS Code provides methods for calculating satisfactory securing arrangements.

This course goes through the Advanced Calculation Method step by step. Additional guidance is provided specific to the securing of cargo on flat-racks, particularly with respect to calculation of lashings comprised of half-loops and application of the Rule of Thumb Method.

The course material includes a textbook as well as a copy of the latest edition of the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.

It should be of interest to surveyors, ships’ officers, shippers, stevedores or anyone else involved with securing non-standardized cargo on board a vessel or flat-rack.

The course is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and upon successful completion (70% or better), in addition to the certificate of training, the U.S. mariner participant may be eligible for five days sea-service credit towards a license or raise in grade.

• COURSE CONTENT

  • Module 1 – Introduction to Cargo Securing

  • Module 2 – Strength of Lashings

  • Module 3 – Determination of Acceleration Forces acting on Cargo

  • Module 4 – Resolution of Forces and Determination of Horizontal Lashing Strength

  • Module 5 – Securing against Sliding

  • Module 6 – Securing against Tipping

  • Module 7 – Demonstrating the Adequacy of Securing

  • Module 8 – Cargo on Flat-racks

  • Module 9 – Appendix 3 of Annex 13 (Very large cargo)

  • Module 10 – Appendix 4 of Annex 13 (Semi-standardized cargo)

  The course is presented in 10 modules which are developed from four basic factors:

  • the forces to which the cargo is subjected

  • the devices used for securing

  • the securing arrangements

  • the calculation which demonstrates that the forces involved are adequately balanced by the securing provided

  In the example calculations the format used is the standard National Cargo Bureau (NCB) Worksheet. This worksheet is also provided for use in the tests to be submitted for grading.

• COURSE FORMAT

  This is a correspondence course, wherein the student is guided by a proctor primarily via email exchanges. Also known as a self-study distance learning format, the student can conveniently go at his own pace through the course. A three month completion window is recommended, but not required. One year is considered by most as an upper limit target.

  In order to pass the course, students must achieve a minimum of 50% for each module and a rounded overall average of at least 70%. Certificates will be awarded to successful students.

  As each lesson build upon the previous, tests are submitted one at a time as modules are completed.  Students can then be assured that any concerns are addressed before they impact future module tests. NCB offers support to students through the course proctor at no additional charge.