CARGO PLANNING

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 A FEW QUESTIONS
 Why are Cargo Plans Generated?
 What Information is Required from
Shore?
 What Information is Required from
Ship?
 What are the Contents of a Good Cargo
Plan?

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 WHY GENERATE A CARGO
PLAN
 Maximum use of space available
(revenue)
 D.G. Segregation requirements
 Avoid ; overstow / overcarry
 Efficient use of man-power/planning
 Load/discharge port rotation
 Stability/Draughts
 Cargo Description/Information to
prevent damage
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 INFORMATION FROM
SHORE

 Load/Discharge Port - Lay Days

 Quantity Weight/Volume - Stowage
Factor/Density (Booking List)
 Physical Dimensions
 Carriage Requirements
 Port Information - limitations/agents etc.

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 SHIP INFORMATION

 Capacity Plan
 Service Speed
 Charter Rate
 ETA’s
 Draughts
 Segregation ability
 Cargo Handling Equipment
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CARGO PLAN CONTENT

 Load Port Rotation

 Discharge Port Rotation
 Sailing Draughts
 Tonnage Breakdown
 Type & Disposition of Cargo

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CARGO PLAN CONTENT
 Hatch Tonnage Breakdown
 Empty Space Remaining
 Dangerous Cargo Stowage
 Specials List
 Separation Details
 Carriage Requirements, Temperatures
etc.
 Fuel, Stores, Water

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CARGO PLANS SHOULD
 Avoid; overstowing/overstressing,
tainting/crushing
 Ensure adequate stability
 Stow H/Ls’ in hatch square
 Meet legislative requirements (IMDG)
 Allow for dunnage
 Consider leakage