22.  C.H.C.C. (Cargo Handling and Care of Cargo)

                               IMO Model course 1.18

5 Days

MTC Accredited

The course provides basic training in cargo handling and cargo care for deck officers of dry cargo ships of 200 gross tonnage and over. It covers goods in packaged form and dry cargoes in bulk, including dangerous substances, and related cargo-handling gear and equipment. Subjects such as loading and discharge, stowage, segregation, ventilation, and general safety precautions are covered.

 OBJECTIVE

The trainees who successfully complete this course will thereby be enabled to: 

•   Make safe and effective use of basic cargo-handling gear and  equipment

•   Properly prepare cargo spaces

•   Properly handle and stow general cargoes

•   Care for the cargo during transit

•   Properly ventilate cargo spaces

•   Properly handle and stow dry bulk cargoes

•   Take necessary measures when handling dangerous goods

•   Take all appropriate safety precautions

•   Comply with national and international regulatory requirements

The course is open to those being trained to serve as Master and Deck Officers on ships 200 grt and over, engaged on international voyages.