Code No: 971
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Containerisation has revolutionised the transport of non-bulk
cargoes. With an estimated 400 million container movements
occurring every year worldwide, containerisation is a key component
of the global economy. Compared with other forms of sea cargo
transport, containerisation is cheap, fast and efficient. However,
whilst most container movements take place without incident, every
year there are accidents which result in damaged cargo, damage to
the marine environment and, in some cases, injury and loss of
life.
This programme highlights common problems such as wrongly
labelled container contents, inaccurate shipping information, lack
of training, lack of proper securing equipment, lack of
communication and simply not following the proper procedures. But,
more than that, the programme illustrates the importance of team
work and the part that every member of the team can play in
preventing the accidents that lead to cargo damage, damage to the
marine environment, injury and loss of life.
The programme focuses on attitudes, responsibilities and
engagement. Commercial pressure is often intense, and will almost
certainly increase, along with the size of ships and the number of
containers they can carry. Yet accidents are not inevitable.
Everyone in the process has a part to play in stopping one thing
leading to another.
Aimed at everybody involved in the containerisation process,
both shore side and onboard the vessel, the programme deals with
the cargo securing arrangements required under SOLAS and the safe
means of transporting dangerous goods required by IMDG
(International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Code.
Produced in Association with:
STEAMSHIP MUTUAL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION (BERMUDA)
