Table 5 Planning project cargo operation
From: The study of project cargo logistics operation: a general overview
# | Services | Consideration factor |
|---|---|---|
1 | Berthing operation | The vessel master should obtain information such as water depth, current vessel draft, wave height, current speed, wind speed and direction, vessel approach velocity, and general condition of the berth Pilotage guidance is crucial during the manoeuvring process for vessels carrying project cargo Monitoring port environmental operating limit When entering the port entrance and using pilotage and tugs services, the minimum safe ship speed is required to counteract possible current and tidal impact during the approaching process Berthing position depending on the cargo handling method: alongside wharf (Lo-lo) and Mediterranean mooring (Ro-Ro) |
2 | The mooring arrangement should be as symmetrical as possible to the ship CL (centerline); the breast line should be as perpendicular as possible to the ship CL, and the spring line should be as parallel as possible with the ship’s centerline The following input for mooring arrangement for barges such as environmental data (wind and current velocity and direction, significant wave height and wave direction, water level details), berthing data (terminal layout, fender properties, wharf elevation, bollard location), vessel data (vessel dimension, mooring rope diameter, fairleads, and various manifold position, winch tension) and mooring line data (diameter, materials and breaking load) | |
3 | Heavy haulage operation | The Port operator may appoint a qualified transporter to perform this operation: experienced in handling critical project cargo Able to provide a suitable configuration of the multi-axle trailer Able to provide a transport plan, including trailer pressure calculation, stability calculation, and lashing calculation Able to conduct route surveys and risk assessments for the heavy haulage operation |
4 | Heavy Lifting Operation | Following the minimum standard operation procedure regulated by the National Regulation |
5 | Added Value Services | Open storage area for massive cargo Warehouse for sensitive cargo (height limitation and door width) Assembly and consolidation activities Inspection check by MWS Purchasing special goods Crew change |
6 | Port charges | Port charges (wharfage, dockage charges) Cargo handling charges (stevedores, equipment, materials) |