COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Bulk Carrier Technical and Operational Aspects. It covers the bulk carriers and their role in global trade; the bulk carrier structural design and classification; the types of bulk carriers and their configurations; the key equipment and systems on bulk carriers; the load line and stability regulations including regulatory and environmental compliance; the bulk cargo characteristics, dust control and ventilation measures; and the cargo contamination risks and prevention and temperature and moisture considerations. Further, the course will also discuss the cargo loading, stowage planning, securing and safety measures, unloading operations and best practices; the ballasting and deballasting operations, risk assessment and emergency response in cargo handling; the navigation considerations for bulk carriers and port entry, docking, and berthing operations; the ship stability, damage control and weather-related challenges in bulk carrier operations; and the propulsion and fuel efficiency considerations and bulk carrier automation and digitalization trends.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the structural integrity monitoring, hull maintenance and machinery and engine room maintenance; the safety management systems (SMS) on bulk carriers; the fire hazards in bulk carriers and regulatory inspections and classification society surveys; the bulk carrier pollution prevention and environmental regulations; and the incident investigation and risk mitigation strategies.