Container Ship Construction

Objectives Explain the container carrying vessel construction Name and identify the basic constructional features of a cargo vessel Explain the dimensions of vessels and their use Identify the five main types of container vessels

Why learning about container ship construction 1 To plan loading and discharge 2 To know the working environment 3 To ensure safety and security

Construction Knowledge for Planning For berth allocation For resource allocation For scheduling For estimating performance

Knowing the Work Environment Where are the work locations? How are the work locations to be reached? What work will be required? How will the containers be handled? What gear, clothing and equipment will be needed ?

Ship Construction and Safety What safety precautions might be needed What emergency procedures should be prepared Where are emergency gear and equipment kept Which are the safe emergency escape routes

Panama Canal Maximum Size 32.26 meter

Plimsol merk

Total weight that can be carried in tonnes Dead Weight Total weight that can be carried in tonnes

Total volume of all enclosed spaces in tonnes Gross Tonnage Total volume of all enclosed spaces in tonnes

Total volume of cargo spaces in tonnes Net Tonnage Total volume of cargo spaces in tonnes

Container Carrying Capacity In twenty feet equivalents units TEU

Size, Type and Design Selection Traffic volume Container / Bulk / General cargo / mixed / Car Port equipment and technology Water depth Channel width Berth Length Air draft

Stowage Ro-Ro Operations Problems Limited stacking height Labour- intensive Safety risks Range of equipment needed Space utilization not high Benefits Cargo can be pre-laded onto cassettes/flatracks Can handle vehicles quickly Heavy lifts and awkward loads are easily accommodated Vessels can be handled at berths and terminals without cranes