Course: English Maritime Terminology on Ship and Cargo Handling

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Select topic USER GUIDE, CURRICULUM AND GLOSSARY

USER GUIDE, CURRICULUM AND GLOSSARY

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- Select activity User guide
  
  User guide File
  
  This short guide will help you get started and make the most out of this course
- Select activity Guide utilisateur
  
  Guide utilisateur File
  
  Ce guide vous aidera à commencer et à tirer le meilleur de cette formation
- Select activity Curriculum
  
  Curriculum File
- Select activity SMCP
  
  SMCP File
- Select activity English course glossary
  
  English course glossary
- Select activity Online dictionary for general terms
  
  Online dictionary for general terms URL
  
  Use this link to check the meaning of words which will help you to understand the reading texts from a general English point of view
- Select activity Announcements
  
  Announcements Forum
- Select activity Q&A
  
  Q&A Forum
Select topic MODULE 1: Ship Description

MODULE 1: Ship Description
Ship elements and characteristics, ship structural members, ship parts and watertight elements, draught marks and load lines, shipboard positions, shipboard safety equipment, crew ranking and duties.
- Select activity 1.1 Ship description and General Arrangement
  
  1.1 Ship description and General Arrangement Page
- Select activity 1.1 General Arrangement, division and direction
  
  1.1 General Arrangement, division and direction Quiz
- Select activity 1.1 General Arrangement, division and direction
  
  1.1 General Arrangement, division and direction Quiz
- Select activity 1.1 The Hull of a Merchant Vessel
  
  1.1 The Hull of a Merchant Vessel Page
- Select activity 1.1 The Hull of a Merchant Vessel
  
  1.1 The Hull of a Merchant Vessel Quiz
- Select activity 1.1 The Bow
  
  1.1 The Bow Page
- Select activity 1.1 The Stern
  
  1.1 The Stern Page
- Select activity 1.1 Ship Decks
  
  1.1 Ship Decks Page
- Select activity 1.1 Ship Decks
  
  1.1 Ship Decks Quiz
- Select activity 1.1 Vehicle Decks
  
  1.1 Vehicle Decks Page
- Select activity 1.1 The Superstructure
  
  1.1 The Superstructure Page
- Select activity 1.1 Ship Dimensions - Length
  
  1.1 Ship Dimensions - Length Page
- Select activity 1.1 Ship Dimensions - Width
  
  1.1 Ship Dimensions - Width Page
- Select activity 1.1 Ship Dimensions - Depth
  
  1.1 Ship Dimensions - Depth Page
- Select activity 1.1 Merchant Ship Dimensions Exercise
  
  1.1 Merchant Ship Dimensions Exercise Quiz
- Select activity 1.1 Ship Weight and Volume
  
  1.1 Ship Weight and Volume Page
- Select activity 1.1 Ship Weight and Volume
  
  1.1 Ship Weight and Volume Quiz
- Select activity 1.1 Hull Markings on Merchant Vessels
  
  1.1 Hull Markings on Merchant Vessels Page
- Select activity 1.1 Hull Markings on Merchant Vessels
  
  1.1 Hull Markings on Merchant Vessels Quiz
- Select activity 1.1 Trim
  
  1.1 Trim Page
- Select activity 1.1 Trim
  
  1.1 Trim Quiz
- Select activity 1.1 List
  
  1.1 List Page
- Select activity 1.1 List
  
  1.1 List Quiz
- Select activity 1.1 Ship Hull Stiffeners
  
  1.1 Ship Hull Stiffeners Page
- Select activity 1.1 Ship Hull Stiffeners
  
  1.1 Ship Hull Stiffeners Quiz
- Select activity 1.2 Watertight Integrity in Merchant Vessels
  
  1.2 Watertight Integrity in Merchant Vessels Page
- Select activity 1.2 Watertight Integrity in Merchant Vessels
  
  1.2 Watertight Integrity in Merchant Vessels Quiz
- Select activity 1.2 Ship Construction – Longitudinal Elements
  
  1.2 Ship Construction – Longitudinal Elements Page
- Select activity 1.2 Ship Construction – Transverse Framing System
  
  1.2 Ship Construction – Transverse Framing System Page
- Select activity 1.3 Introduction to Draught Marks and Load Lines on Merchant Vessels
  
  1.3 Introduction to Draught Marks and Load Lines on Merchant Vessels Page
- Select activity 1.3 Introduction to Draught Marks and Load Lines on Merchant Vessels
  
  1.3 Introduction to Draught Marks and Load Lines on Merchant Vessels Quiz
- Select activity 1.3 Draft Marks
  
  1.3 Draft Marks Page
- Select activity 1.3 Draft Marks
  
  1.3 Draft Marks Quiz
- Select activity 1.3 Load Lines
  
  1.3 Load Lines Page
- Select activity 1.4 Shipboard Positions and Direction
  
  1.4 Shipboard Positions and Direction Page
- Select activity 1.5 Lifesaving Appliances and Emergency Equipment
  
  1.5 Lifesaving Appliances and Emergency Equipment Page
- Select activity 1.5 Lifesaving Appliances and Emergency Equipment
  
  1.5 Lifesaving Appliances and Emergency Equipment Quiz
- Select activity 1.5 Emergency Procedures and Abandon ship
  
  1.5 Emergency Procedures and Abandon ship Page
- Select activity 1.5 Onboard Safety Drills
  
  1.5 Onboard Safety Drills Page
- Select activity 1.5 Location of Safety Equipment and Lifesaving Appliances
  
  1.5 Location of Safety Equipment and Lifesaving Appliances Page
- Select activity 1.5 Location of Safety Equipment and Lifesaving Appliances
  
  1.5 Location of Safety Equipment and Lifesaving Appliances Quiz
- Select activity 1.5 Lifeboats
  
  1.5 Lifeboats Page
- Select activity 1.5 Lifeboats
  
  1.5 Lifeboats Quiz
- Select activity 1.5 Life Rafts
  
  1.5 Life Rafts Page
- Select activity 1.5 Life Rafts
  
  1.5 Life Rafts Quiz
- Select activity 1.5 Common IMO Safety Signs and Symbols
  
  1.5 Common IMO Safety Signs and Symbols Page
- Select activity 1.5 Common IMO Safety Signs and Symbols
  
  1.5 Common IMO Safety Signs and Symbols Quiz
- Select activity 1.5 SOLAS Lifeboat Regulations and Equipment
  
  1.5 SOLAS Lifeboat Regulations and Equipment Page
- Select activity 1.5 SOLAS Lifeboat Regulations and Equipment
  
  1.5 SOLAS Lifeboat Regulations and Equipment Quiz
- Select activity 1.5 SOLAS Life Raft Regulations and Equipment
  
  1.5 SOLAS Life Raft Regulations and Equipment Page
- Select activity 1.5 SOLAS Life Raft Regulations and Equipment
  
  1.5 SOLAS Life Raft Regulations and Equipment Quiz
- Select activity 1.6 - Onboard Organisation
  
  1.6 - Onboard Organisation Page
- Select activity 1.6 - Onboard Organisation
  
  1.6 - Onboard Organisation Quiz
- Select activity 1.6. The Deck Department
  
  1.6. The Deck Department Page
- Select activity 1.6 The Deck Department Exercise
  
  1.6 The Deck Department Exercise Quiz
- Select activity 1.6. The Deck Department Crew
  
  1.6. The Deck Department Crew Page
- Select activity 1.6. The Deck Department Crew Questions
  
  1.6. The Deck Department Crew Questions Quiz
- Select activity 1.6 The Engine Department Crew
  
  1.6 The Engine Department Crew Page
- Select activity 1.6 The Engine Department Crew Exercise
  
  1.6 The Engine Department Crew Exercise Quiz
- Select activity 1.6 The ETO - Electro-technical Officer
  
  1.6 The ETO - Electro-technical Officer Page
- Select activity 1.6. The Engine Department
  
  1.6. The Engine Department Page
- Select activity 1.6. The Engine Department Exercise
  
  1.6. The Engine Department Exercise Quiz
- Select activity 1.6 The Steward’s Department
  
  1.6 The Steward’s Department Page
- Select activity 1.6 The Steward’s Department Exercise
  
  1.6 The Steward’s Department Exercise Quiz
- Select activity 1.6 The Steward's Department Crew
  
  1.6 The Steward's Department Crew Page
- Select activity 1.6 The Steward's Department Crew Exercise
  
  1.6 The Steward's Department Crew Exercise Quiz
- Select activity 1.7 SMCP
  
  1.7 SMCP Page
  
  In this section you will find extracts from the SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases). Please refer to the complete SMCP version in the reference document section.
Select topic MODULE 2: Types of Ships

MODULE 2: Types of Ships
Different carrier types, special vessels
- Select activity 2.1 Bulk Carriers
  
  2.1 Bulk Carriers Page
- Select activity 2.1 Bulk Carriers
  
  2.1 Bulk Carriers Quiz
- Select activity 2.1 Container Ships
  
  2.1 Container Ships Page
- Select activity 2.1 Container Ships
  
  2.1 Container Ships Quiz
- Select activity 2.1 Commercial Fishing Vessels
  
  2.1 Commercial Fishing Vessels Page
- Select activity 2.1 Commercial Fishing Vessels
  
  2.1 Commercial Fishing Vessels Quiz
- Select activity 2.1 Gas Carriers
  
  2.1 Gas Carriers Page
- Select activity 2.1 Gas Carriers
  
  2.1 Gas Carriers Quiz
- Select activity 2.1 General Cargo Ships
  
  2.1 General Cargo Ships Page
- Select activity 2.1 General Cargo Ships
  
  2.1 General Cargo Ships Quiz
- Select activity 2.1 Merchant Tankers
  
  2.1 Merchant Tankers Page
- Select activity 2.1 Merchant Tankers
  
  2.1 Merchant Tankers Quiz
- Select activity 2.1 Oil Tankers
  
  2.1 Oil Tankers Page
- Select activity 2.1 Oil Tankers
  
  2.1 Oil Tankers Quiz
- Select activity 2.1 Commercial Passenger Ships
  
  2.1 Commercial Passenger Ships Page
- Select activity 2.1 Commercial Passenger Ships
  
  2.1 Commercial Passenger Ships Quiz
- Select activity 2.1 Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) Merchant Vessels
  
  2.1 Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) Merchant Vessels Page
- Select activity 2.1 Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) Merchant Vessels Questions
  
  2.1 Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) Merchant Vessels Questions Quiz
- Select activity 2.2 Special Vessels
  
  2.2 Special Vessels Page
- Select activity 2.2 Special Vessels
  
  2.2 Special Vessels Quiz
- Select activity 2.2 Special Vessels - Cable Layers
  
  2.2 Special Vessels - Cable Layers Page
- Select activity 2.2 Cable Layers
  
  2.2 Cable Layers Quiz
- Select activity 2.2 Special Vessels - Salvage Tugs
  
  2.2 Special Vessels - Salvage Tugs Page
- Select activity 2.2 Special Vessels - Offshore Tugs
  
  2.2 Special Vessels - Offshore Tugs Page
- Select activity 2.2 Special Vessels - Dredgers
  
  2.2 Special Vessels - Dredgers Page
- Select activity 2.2 Special Vessels - Survey Ships
  
  2.2 Special Vessels - Survey Ships Page
- Select activity 2.2 Special Vessels - Port Tugs
  
  2.2 Special Vessels - Port Tugs Page
Select topic MODULE 3: Ship Handling and Propulsion

MODULE 3: Ship Handling and Propulsion
Different propulsion elements, different conditions of a vessel, mooring gear, manoeuvring for berthing and unberthing, Bridge Ressource Management, ship stability, SMCP
- Select activity 3.1 Propulsion Elements of Merchant Vessels
  
  3.1 Propulsion Elements of Merchant Vessels Page
- Select activity 3.1 Propulsion Elements of Merchant Vessels
  
  3.1 Propulsion Elements of Merchant Vessels Quiz
- Select activity 3.1 Power Saving Devices
  
  3.1 Power Saving Devices Page
- Select activity 3.1 The Rudder
  
  3.1 The Rudder Page
- Select activity 3.1 The Rudder
  
  3.1 The Rudder Quiz
- Select activity 3.1 Azimuth Thrusters
  
  3.1 Azimuth Thrusters Page
- Select activity 3.1 Bow and Stern Thrusters
  
  3.1 Bow and Stern Thrusters Page
- Select activity 3.2 Navigating Conditions of a Merchant Vessel
  
  3.2 Navigating Conditions of a Merchant Vessel Page
- Select activity 3.2 Navigating Conditions of a Merchant Vessel
  
  3.2 Navigating Conditions of a Merchant Vessel Quiz
- Select activity 3.2 Securing a Merchant Vessel
  
  3.2 Securing a Merchant Vessel Page
- Select activity 3.2 Securing a Merchant Vessel
  
  3.2 Securing a Merchant Vessel Quiz
- Select activity 3.3 Mooring Gear on the Forward Manoeuvring Station
  
  3.3 Mooring Gear on the Forward Manoeuvring Station Page
- Select activity 3.3 Mooring Gear on the Forward Manoeuvring Station
  
  3.3 Mooring Gear on the Forward Manoeuvring Station Quiz
- Select activity 3.4 Manoeuvring Merchant Vessels - Berthing and Unberthing
  
  3.4 Manoeuvring Merchant Vessels - Berthing and Unberthing Page
- Select activity 3.4 Manoeuvring Merchant Vessels - Berthing and Unberthing
  
  3.4 Manoeuvring Merchant Vessels - Berthing and Unberthing Quiz
- Select activity 3.4 Manoeuvering Case Study - Rottadam
  
  3.4 Manoeuvering Case Study - Rottadam Page
- Select activity 3.5 Bridge Resource Management
  
  3.5 Bridge Resource Management Page
- Select activity 3.6 Ship Motions and Movements at Sea
  
  3.6 Ship Motions and Movements at Sea Page
- Select activity 3.6 Ship Motions and Movements at Sea
  
  3.6 Ship Motions and Movements at Sea Quiz
- Select activity 3.6 Stability of a Merchant Vessel
  
  3.6 Stability of a Merchant Vessel Page
- Select activity 3.6 Stability of a Merchant Vessel
  
  3.6 Stability of a Merchant Vessel Quiz
- Select activity 3.6 Stresses and Strains on Merchant Ships at Sea
  
  3.6 Stresses and Strains on Merchant Ships at Sea Page
- Select activity 3.6 Stresses and Strains on Merchant Ships at Sea
  
  3.6 Stresses and Strains on Merchant Ships at Sea Quiz
- Select activity 3.7 SMCP
  
  3.7 SMCP Page
  
  In this section you will find extracts from the SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases). Please refer to the complete SMCP version in the reference document section.
Select topic MODULE 4: Ground Tackle

MODULE 4: Ground Tackle
Anchoring gear, personnel safety on manoeuvring station, SMCP
- Select activity 4.1 Anchoring gear / Ground Tackle
  
  4.1 Anchoring gear / Ground Tackle Page
- Select activity 4.1 Anchoring gear / Ground Tackle
  
  4.1 Anchoring gear / Ground Tackle Quiz
- Select activity 4.1 Ship Anchors
  
  4.1 Ship Anchors Page
- Select activity 4.1 Forward Manoeuvring Station (FMS)
  
  4.1 Forward Manoeuvring Station (FMS) Page
- Select activity 4.1 Forward Manoeuvring Station (FMS)
  
  4.1 Forward Manoeuvring Station (FMS) Quiz
- Select activity 4.2 Personnel Safety on the Forward Manoeuvring Station
  
  4.2 Personnel Safety on the Forward Manoeuvring Station Page
- Select activity 4.3 SMCP
  
  4.3 SMCP Page
  
  In this section you will find extracts from the SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases). Please refer to the complete SMCP version in the reference document section.
Select topic MODULE 5: Naval Equipment

MODULE 5: Naval Equipment
Bridge arrangement, principles of watchkeeping, SMCP
- Select activity 5.1 Bridge Arrangement and Navigational Aids
  
  5.1 Bridge Arrangement and Navigational Aids Page
- Select activity 5.1 Bridge Arrangement and Navigational Aids
  
  5.1 Bridge Arrangement and Navigational Aids Quiz
- Select activity 5.2 Principles of Watchkeeping
  
  5.2 Principles of Watchkeeping Page
- Select activity 5.2 Principles of Watchkeeping
  
  5.2 Principles of Watchkeeping Quiz
- Select activity 5.2 Challenges of Watchkeeping
  
  5.2 Challenges of Watchkeeping Page
- Select activity 5.3 COLREGS
  
  5.3 COLREGS Page
- Select activity 5.4 SMCP
  
  5.4 SMCP Page
  
  In this section you will find extracts from the SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases). Please refer to the complete SMCP version in the reference document section.
Select topic MODULE 6: Types of Cargo

MODULE 6: Types of Cargo
Types of cargo and regulation concerning the carriage of cargo.
- Select activity 6.1 Solid Cargo
  
  6.1 Solid Cargo Page
- Select activity 6.1 Liquid Cargoes
  
  6.1 Liquid Cargoes Page
- Select activity 6.1 Nuclear Cargoes
  
  6.1 Nuclear Cargoes Page
- Select activity 6.2 Cargo Transportation Regulations
  
  6.2 Cargo Transportation Regulations Page
- Select activity 6.2 Risks in Maritime Transportation of Cargoes
  
  6.2 Risks in Maritime Transportation of Cargoes Page
Select topic MODULE 7: Cargo Handling

MODULE 7: Cargo Handling
Cargo handling gear, cargo stowage, cargo carriage vs. ship type, SMCP.
- Select activity 7.1 Cargo Handling Gear
  
  7.1 Cargo Handling Gear Page
- Select activity 7.1 Cargo Handling - Loading Preparations
  
  7.1 Cargo Handling - Loading Preparations Page
- Select activity 7.1 Crane Types
  
  7.1 Crane Types Page
- Select activity 7.1 Structural Elements of Cargo Handling Cranes
  
  7.1 Structural Elements of Cargo Handling Cranes Page
- Select activity 7.1 Cargo Derricks
  
  7.1 Cargo Derricks Page
- Select activity 7.1 Gantry Cranes
  
  7.1 Gantry Cranes Page
- Select activity 7.2 Cargo Stowage
  
  7.2 Cargo Stowage Page
- Select activity 7.3 Container Handling, Stowage and Lashing
  
  7.3 Container Handling, Stowage and Lashing Page
- Select activity 7.3 Dry Bulk Cargo Handling
  
  7.3 Dry Bulk Cargo Handling Page
- Select activity 7.3 Liquid Cargo Handling
  
  7.3 Liquid Cargo Handling Page
- Select activity 7.3 Truck, Trailer, and Vehicle Handling
  
  7.3 Truck, Trailer, and Vehicle Handling Page
- Select activity 7.4 SMCP
  
  7.4 SMCP Page
  
  In this section you will find extracts from the SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases). Please refer to the complete SMCP version in the reference document section.
- Select activity 7.2 Cargo Stowage Plan
  
  7.2 Cargo Stowage Plan Page
Select topic MODULE 8: Customs Procedures

MODULE 8: Customs Procedures
B/L, shipping agent and forwarding agent
- Select activity 8.1 Customs Infrastructure and Procedures for International Shipping
  
  8.1 Customs Infrastructure and Procedures for International Shipping Page
- Select activity 8.1 Terminology of Customs, Shipping, and Maritime Transport
  
  8.1 Terminology of Customs, Shipping, and Maritime Transport Page
- Select activity 8.2 Onboard Documents
  
  8.2 Onboard Documents Page
- Select activity 8.3 Customs Procedures and Incoterms
  
  8.3 Customs Procedures and Incoterms Page

Topic outline

USER GUIDE, CURRICULUM AND GLOSSARY

MODULE 1: Ship Description

MODULE 2: Types of Ships

MODULE 3: Ship Handling and Propulsion

MODULE 4: Ground Tackle

MODULE 5: Naval Equipment

MODULE 6: Types of Cargo

MODULE 7: Cargo Handling

MODULE 8: Customs Procedures