Container ships, Securing Cargo Awareness

The loss of containers continues to be an issue for container ship operators. Deck officers on container ships need to understand lashing systems and how they help restrain containers in a seaway.

This module on securing cargo awareness is designed to help deck officers understand the different forces that affect containers, whilst looking at ways to ensure containers can be secured and transported safely. After completing this module, the learner will be able to recognize the contributing factors that lead to containers being lost at sea.?

This e-learning module is a part of a series of container modules.

Learning objectives:

• Recognize how to deal with dangerous goods carried in containers
• Identify forces acting on containers in a seaway
• State how securing components can fail