Code No: 628
Video Running Time: 20 minutes
Working with cargo on board offshore supply vessels has its own
hazards. These may arise from the types of cargo being handled or
from the extremes of weather often found around offshore
installations. Knowledge about good cargo handling is a major
consideration and understanding of the processes by everybody
involved at sea and ashore does make a significant contribution to
that safety.
This video package will aid the understanding of the problems
experienced by all the people involved in moving cargo between
installation and vessel and is aimed at personnel all along the
supply chain.
The package deals with the preparation and safe packing of
cargo, both on shore and offshore. The timely distribution of all
relevant information to all concerned about the nature of the cargo
to be handled, especially to the Master of the vessel is important.
The package discusses the preparation of a proper stowage plan,
taking account of the physical limitations of the vessel and of the
cranes available for moving the cargo as well as the overall
numbers, sizes, weights and shapes of cargo. Other elements include
the adequate supervision of cargo stowage on deck and the need for
proper securing of cargo, particularly piping or other round shaped
objects which are likely to roll as a result of ship's
movement.
The most important component of safe cargo transportation is
efficient communication between the Master of the vessel and the
OIM at the Installation and the Marine Control on shore. In
addition, it is recommended that companies devise and enforce a bad
weather policy for Masters so as to relieve them of the need to
choose between safety and commercial considerations when decisions
have to be taken in bad weather.
Produced in Association with:
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
