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CSU Maritime Academy 2022-2023 Catalog 
    
CSU Maritime Academy 2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NAU 325 - Cargo Vessel Operations


Class Hours: 3, Units: 3
STCW Requirement: YES
Prerequisite(s): ECO 100, NAU 108, DL 120, NAU 205
Overview of port operations, including containers/cargo, policies, management, competition, tariffs and regulatory affairs. Introduction to marine terminals, including characteristics/types, capacity, handling equipment/technology, labor/management, safety/security, operations and harbor drayage. Shipping topics include the role of the ship’s officer in relation to cargo handling, stowage of various commodities, cargo plans and planning of stowage, inspections and trim and stability considerations.
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