Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Describe the procedure of rigging of derricks
• List the contents of a ship's rigging plan
• Distinguish between the uses of slings, snotters and canvas slings
• Describe the uses of trays, pallets, net slings and chain slings
• Understand the concept of the safe working load of cargo gears
• Recall the procedures for visual inspection before the start of cargo carriage
• Describe the operation of a cargo hold hatch cover
• Explain the purpose of effective people communication for safety
• Discuss the requirements and relevance of dock safety regulations