Microseminar 1. Focus on Operation / Packing and Lashing

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1 Microseminar 1 Focus on Operation / Packing and Lashing Packaging & Securing from marine surveyor s point of view Antwerp,

2 PREFAC E Ø 70% of all transport losses can be avoided if proper loss prevention measures are taken Ø 5% - 10 % of all insured losses on goods can be traced back to inadequate packaging Ø On the basis of statistics form the International Union of Marine Insurance this amounts to a sum between 300 millions and 600 millions Ø The above mentioned figures indicate the big potential of fit-for-purpose in loss prevention

3 CONTENT 1. Damages caused by improper packing / packaging 2. Damages caused by improper lashing and securing 3. Conclusion

4 1. Damages caused by improper packing / packaging

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10 Example 1 Cargo value Direct loss value Ø Ø Ø Ø The blue cover (marked at picture 1 with the red arrow) on the lid / top cover was not strong enough. Enormous quantities of water had penetrated into the wooden case through the gaps in the lid and pools of water were noticeable on the inner packing foil. Due to the weight of the water the inner packing foil (VCI foil) had been tighten and was torn at sharp and peaked spots of the machine. Consequently accumulated water did penetrate into the machine.

11 Example 1 Ø The water penetrated into the packing did condensate within the packed foil, uncoated / unprotected metal parts were found heavily corroded Ø Finally the case has to be classified as not fit for oversea transport and long time storage on open yard. Ø Protective layer must be applied between wooden battens and plywood / lid Ø Gaps between battens could be avoided by appling a layer of plywood at the outer surface

12 Example 1 Protective layer

13 Example 1 Good practice

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17 Example 2 ØAssumption of the course of damage Ø Temperature differences between packaging material and the consignment under review Ø Development of condensation as a result of temperature changes combined with high levels of relative humidity during long sea voyage

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22 Example 3 Cause of damage: Ø Ø Ø Originally shipper intended to transport the coils by containers, but the transport mode was changed and the coils were finally shipped on board a conventional breakbulk vessel. On board of such vessels, normally these coils will be stowed in the hold two or three layers high (depending on individual weights, tank top strength, shipper s restrections compared with a usual container stowage pattern with one layer high only. Damage value - 3 coils completed compressed with a total loss amount of more than US$

23 Example 4 Examples for improper or missing markings Actual marking Correct position of marking Incorrect marking of the center of gravity may mislead to the wrong arrangment of lifting slings, damages could happen due to unevenly landing because of the heavy weight of the cargo

24 2. Damages caused by improper lashing and securing

25 Damages caused by improper lashing and securing In the world of ISO 9001, transport management plans, special risk assessments etc. we are still facing parties involved which are not aware of their own responsibilities and often make statements such as: - It is so heavy, it will not be able to shift. - That will be strong enough. - I have been doing this for more than 10 years and nothing like that has ever happened before.

26 Cargo securing inside containers

27 Cargo securing inside containers

28 Cargo securing inside containers Looking good (! or?), but behind the curtain

29 Cargo securing inside containers

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32 Cargo securing inside containers

33 Cargo securing on trucks Tie-down / Friction increasing lashing method Direct lashing method

34 Cargo securing on trucks Or this way Direct, friction, form fitting or what else??? Tie-down / Friction increasing lashing method

35 Cargo securing on breakbulk vessel

36 Cargo securing on breakbulk vessel

37 Cargo securing on breakbulk vessel Cause of damage - Inadequate cargo stowage and securing Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø The quantity of steel beam can not meet the maximum allowed load capacity of tweendeck pontoons. No friction increasing material applied between steel beams and tweendeck pontoons. Steel beams only tag welded on twendeck pontoons. Positioning / welding of steel stoppers at load spreaders, not touching structural components of the unit itself. Quantity of used steel chains for securing were calculated to be insufficient

38 3. Conclusion

39 CONCLUSION Ø Inadequate packaging caused by various reasons Cost factor Human factor

40 CONCLUSION and what we have learned today from the other speakers

41 THANK YOU