SHIFTING CARGOES

A discussion is presented of the hazards associated with the carriage of the dry bulk cargoes that now constitute a significant proportion of international seaborne trade. The categories into which these hazards can be grouped are: structural damage due to improper cargo distribution; the loss or reduction of stability during a voyage; and chemical reactions. Aspects covered include oxygen reduction, toxic fume emissions, self-heating, cargo liquefaction, cargo shifting, sloshing, and container losses from inadequate securing arrangements. The operating maxim recommended is: "Keep free surfaces to a minimum."

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Publication Date: 1989-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 2 p.
• Serial:
  • Marine Engineers Review
  • ISSN: 0047-5955

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Dry bulk cargo; Free surface; Hazards; Lashing; Sloshing
• Old TRIS Terms: Cargo lashings; Cargo liquefaction; Cargo shifting
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00660921
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM