{"id":4082,"date":"2021-03-16T13:15:10","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T10:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/?p=4082"},"modified":"2021-05-05T09:50:29","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T06:50:29","slug":"safe-stowage-of-steel-coils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/safe-stowage-of-steel-coils\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe stowage of steel coils"},"content":{"rendered":"
\r\nCosmatos Group, being agents and forwarders of many important steel traders, has gained a lot of experience in the transportation of steel coils.\r\n
 <\/div>\r\nBelow you can find information about the transport and specific particularities of the cargo.\r\n
 <\/div>\r\nTransport Hazards of the cargo<\/u>\r\n
 <\/div>\r\nThe cargo bears a shifting hazard in case of inappropriate stowage and lashing which, if faulty, may result to causing a dangerous inclination of the ship.\r\n
 <\/div>\r\nShip’s safety requirements<\/u>\r\n
 <\/div>\r\nVessel should hold a certificate on cargo ship safety in accordance with the convention SOLAS-74, chapter I, regulation 12.\r\n
 <\/div>\r\nThe preparation of a ship for safe loading should include checking of cargo spaces, access to sounding pipes and fire-prevention system and other equipment.\r\n
 <\/div>\r\nThe cargo spaces should be cleaned of previous cargo remains, i.e., cleaning \/ sweeping of the cargo holds. Ship equipment at cargo spaces (e.g., pipelines etc.) should be protected with metal or wooden casings.\r\n
 <\/div>\r\nSafety requirements for safe stowage<\/u>\r\n
 <\/div>\r\nCargo on board should be placed in consideration of:\r\n