WELL LABELLED DIAGRAM OF A SHIP

Cargo ship: general structure, equipment and arrangement

General cargo ship

A,B,D.hatches No 1, No 2, No3,
C cofferdam
1.cargo gear, masts and derricks
2. hatch covers
3. cargo winches
4. mast house
5. main deck
6. second deck
7. ‘tweendeck centreline bulkhead
8. lower hold centreline bulkhead
9. transverse bulkhead
10. tank top
11. stowage in holds
12. deck cargo

A bow
B midship body
C quarter
D forecastle
E  bridge castle
1 stem, bow
2 bulb
3 hawse pipe
4 forecastle break, forecastle bulkhead
5 main deck
6 second deck
7 third deck or orlop deck
8 upper ‘tween deck
9 lower ‘tween deck
10 lower hold
11 transverse bulkhead
12 tank top plating
13 propeller
14 rudder
15 stern frame
16 counter stern
17 bulwark
18 mooring gear
19 accommodation ladder
20  bridge, flying bridge, “monkey island”
21 lifeboat
22 ladder
23  funnel
24 signal mast, “Christmas tree”
25  aerials
26 cargo derricks
27 cargo cranes
28  heavy lift rig
29 hatch covers
30 ventilator
31 mast top, mast platform
32 samson post, king post
33 navigation light
34 hawse gear
35 deck house

DUTIES OF SHIP MANAGER

The job of Shipping  Manager within the Maritime industry is a very rewarding and interesting position.  In this role you would be part of a team of people who are responsible for the day to day operations of a vessel, which means that your daily tasks would be very hands on.

Depending upon the employer, the role of Shipping Operations Manager can involve many different daily tasks that require you to work closely with other departments to ensure the safe operation of the vessel.

What does a Shipping Operations Manager job description include?

• You would be involved in the day to day operations of the ship including navigational safety, cargo, ballast and tank cleaning and inspections.
• Maintaining safety standards and procedures is a key part of the job as well as environmental management. You may also be required to act as a member of an Emergency Response Team.
• The Shipping Operations Manager will also be involved in the analysis and monitoring of operational data to ensure potential problems are averted. You will provide guidance to Masters, Fleet Managers and general management on any special requirements.
• The company may also require you to attending meetings or sit on committees established within the Maritime industry to represent the company.
• The Shipping Operations Manager will also provide advice to vessels and fleet management on cargo requirements, tank cleaning, stability and stress and to maintain all statutory requirements for the vessel in this field.

 

Key skills and qualifications of a Shipping Operations Manager:

• You must be educated to degree level and/or hold a recognised shipping qualification applicable to the role.
• A Shipping Operations Manager needs to be a good communicator who is capable of report writing in a clear and structured way.  You must also have good negotiation skills.
• Leadership and management skills are essential in Operations Management and so you must be able to demonstrate previous experience of managing people, including performance assessment.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills is essential as you will be required to analyse operational data to help improve efficiencies and to also predict operational problems.
• You must be familiar is current computer programs used within the industry.

WELL LABELLED DIAGRAM OF TILAPIA FISH

tilapia fish