segregation and separation of cargoes | cargo handling
segregation and separation of cargo on ships
A) CARGO SEGREGATION
Why there is a need for the segregation of different cargoes?
Reason for segregation
The reasons for segregation are 2 cargo will be damaged if stowed in the same hold ( compartment )
such as:
- Segregation between the dangerous goods is shown in the IMDG Code segregation table.
- Segregation between cargo emitting strong odour such as soap and other cargo sensitive to these odours such as tea
- Segregation between (food) and (cement). dusty cargo and cargo damage by dust such as foods.
- Segregation between cargo must ventilation or it will be damaged and other cargo damaged by ventilation.
- Segregation between heavy cargo and fragile cargo.
How are segregation requirements indicated?
Segregation is achieved by:-
- keep clear distances between incompatible hazardous materials
- keep one cargo in hold and another cargo in different cargo hold
Segregation is achieved by:-
1) Under-deck:
Cargo can be segregate d by stowing different types in different compartments.
2) On Deck:
cargo can be segregated by separating different types with at least 12 meters of horizontal distance.
B) CARGO SEPARATIONS
Reason for separation
to prevent mix-up of different shipments.
Examples for the need to separate cargo:-
- grade of goods are Different .
- same cargo for two receivers.
- same cargo for two ports.
Separation is achieved by:-
- making distinctive mark.
- Using coloured nets or ropes or paints or canvas or tape.
- Using dunnage.
- Leaving horizontal distance between different shipments.
- Natural separation.
