1. Container Ship Construction

2. 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

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

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

5. 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 ?

6. 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

16. Panama Canal
Maximum Size
32.26 meter

18. Plimsol merk

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

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

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

22. Container Carrying Capacity
In twenty feet equivalents units
TEU

23. 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

52. 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