Table 4 Marine transportation consideration factors (Author’s compilation)
From: The study of project cargo logistics operation: a general overview
Parameter | Consideration factors |
|---|---|
Cargo properties | Cargo Weight, dimension, and CoG location, Cargo supporting location and packaging Cargo footprint area and cargo sensitivity |
Port information | Availability of services for special handling project cargo Port draft limitation (tidal window for sufficient clearance) Benign areas or open seas port |
Marine Transport Route GL Noble Denton 2015a; GL Noble Denton 2016; PIANC Secrétariat Général 2014; Bechtel 2002) | Minimum navigable depth within the route Limitation size in the coastal waterways or river Potential obstruction (vertical and horizontal) Safety and security risks along the route, such as piracy and pilferage risks Marine traffic condition Environmental condition along transport route (wind speed, wave height, current speed) |
Fleet information Flag State and Classification Society Rules | General Arrangement Drawing, Vessel stability booklet Liner or Tramper Alternatives Cargo handling availability and capacity |
Vessel Planning Cargo Securing Manual (CSM) CSS Code (IMO Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing, 2003; Resolution A.714 CTU Packing Guidelines, 2014 | Cargo handling and discharging method Cargo footprint on the vessel (broken stowage) Longitudinal deck strength check Fastening requirement (welding or soft lashing) Load spreading requirement Vessel stability during sailing and berthing at the port |
Operational risk | Technical risk, Equipment failure, Communication breakdown, Human error risk, commercial risk, and any other risks identified to generate a contingency plan |