Release to Third Parties by Special Authorisation of Management only
Treatment and Supervision of Cargo - Paper Carriers
1.	Purpose
	Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG's vessels are used for transporting cargo. Part of the quality performance we offer is to ensure that cargo is transported in such a manner that it is not damaged during transport.
	Paper carriers are sophisticated, highly specialised vessels, specially adapted for the transport of such a highly sensitive cargo as "paper". It is therefore particularly important that all operations are carried out under controlled conditions.
2.	Application
	This Documented Procedure applies on all paper carrying vessels of Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG.
3.	Definitions and Abbreviations (refer to VA-001)
4.	Responsibilities
	The Cargo Officer is responsible for organising and supervising handling and supervision of cargo during a voyage. Designated crew members are responsible for its actual handling and supervision.

5.	Description of Routines
	Where weather conditions allow, cargo is inspected regularly (every day) during a voyage. In particular lashing wires / ropes and air bags are inspected and adjusted accordingly where need be.
	Cargo holds should only be entered upon instruction, with due care and attention being paid to the safety measures applicable.
	Packages / rolls are also checked for damage, particularly during periods of bad weather.
	Cargo holds are checked for moisture. Cargo hold bilges are kept empty. Particular attention is paid in case sweat water forms on bulkheads of filled ballast tanks, the tanks being emptied if need be, while still taking the ship's stability and free surfaces into account. Cargo holds are aired / ventilated as required or aeration / drying plants turned on. Smoke alarms should be turned on and monitored.
	Attention should be paid to special instructions from the Charterer.
6.	References and Remarks
6.1	Reference Documents
	VA-013 Loading and Discharging of Paper Carriers Charter Party, Charterer's Instructions
6.2	Bibliography
	SOLAS MARPOL Accident Prevention Regulations
6.3	Remarks
	This documented procedure may be supplemented by shipboard check lists if need be.
7.	Documentation
	Stowage Plan Deck Log Book Recordings of Humidity Charterer's or Shipper's Forms
8.	Revision of Documents
	Party responsible for the editorial revision of this procedure:
	Fleet Manager / Designated Person
9.	Distribution
	All Safety Management Manuals
	Additional Copies:
	None

10.	Attachments
	None

Procedure

Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG Wilhelm-Schröder-Str. 3 D-21726 Oldendorf

VA-016

Revision 0

17.12.02

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Procedure

Reederei Heinz Corleis Kampweg 4a D-21706 Drochtersen

prepared: 20.09.02	approved: 20.09.02	released: 20.09.02	Revision 2
			Procedure No.: VA-016
M. Blohm	H.Corleis	H.Corleis	Page 1 of 2

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