PROJECT CARGO MATTERS

The most of content of this paper is mainly intended to provide the industry players with all necessary technical guidance directly relating to the safe loading and stowage, securing and also discharging of the heavy-lifts/project cargoes. It reflects the remarkable results of the creative collaboration that took place between the various departments of the Club and professional marine insurers of the Allianz AGCS supplemented with the expert input provided by the Cwaves specialists.

The was a serious need for the publication of this kind, noting the constantly increasing attention to the insufficient skills and professional expertise and resources... This official UK P&I Club publication will clearly explain what the project cargoes are and why special attention may be required; the authors of this booklet have specifically addressed all relevant shipping industry regulations, plus the applicable rules, codes and guidelines, telling the interested readers about vessel types and their suitability, necessary voyage instructions; other topics include - The cargo and the vessel; Loading/discharge; Stowage requirements and cargo securing; The voyage; Record keeping ad relevant recommendations, plus other publications...