Release to Third Parties by Special Authorisation of Management only
Treatment and Supervision of Cargo - Bulk Carriers
1.	Purpose
	Ships managed / operated by Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG are used for the transport of cargo. The quality of our services is therefore concerned with carrying cargo so that no harm comes to it during transport.
2.	Application
	This Documented Procedure applies on all ships managed / operated by 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
5.1	General
	Where weather conditions allow, the cargo is inspected regularly (every day) during a voyage. In particular this entails inspecting the cargo if it has moved or slipped out of place.
	Entering the cargo holds only take place by order and by adhering strictly to all necessary safety measures.
	The cargo holds are checked for wetness, e.g. caused by untight hatch covers, cargo hold bilges are kept dry. Holds are ventilated or kept under hermetic seal, if need be. The smoke detection plant should be turned on and checks kept on these.
	If required by the nature of the cargo and/or by the shipper, measurements (temperature, humidity, gas contents, etc.) are taken inside the holds or of the cargo and recorded.
	Charterers' Special Instructions should be adhered to.
5.2	Special Cargo
	Special cargo requiring exceptional treatment is only carried when the necessary instructions have been issued for this and such transport can actually be undertaken on board the respective vessel. Handling and supervision of this type of cargo is then carried out in compliance with the special instructions issued.
6.	References and Remarks
6.1	Reference Documents
	VA-011 Loading and Discharging of Bulk Carriers VA-024 Dangerous Cargo Charter Party, Charterer's Instructions
6.2	Bibliography
	SOLAS MARPOL IMDG Code BC Code Accident Prevention Regulations
6.3	Remarks
	The handling and supervision of dangerous cargo is set down in a special Documented Procedure.
7.	Documentation
	Stowage Plan Deck Log Book Records Charterer's or Shipper's Forms
8.	Revision of Documents
	Party responsible for this 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-014

Revision 0

17.12.02

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Procedure

Reederei Heinz Corleis Kampweg 4a D-21706 Drochtersen

prepared: 19.09.02	approved: 19.09.02	released: 19.09.02	Revision 2
			Procedure No.: VA-014
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