Safe Cargo Stowage Regulations Course
300-hour online course in safe cargo stowage regulations. 6 modules covering the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), SOLAS Convention, chapters VI and VII and MACS3. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Safe Cargo Stowage Regulations Course — studying from Ireland
Ireland's maritime sector spans shipping services, offshore energy, marine research and sports boating, with ports such as Dublin, Cork and Shannon Foynes supporting trade and logistics. The offshore wind and marine renewables sector is growing, creating demand for engineers in structures, marine systems and subsea technology. Marine research institutions such as the Marine Institute contribute to ocean science and offshore technology. Oversight is provided by the Irish Maritime Administration within the Department of Transport and by classification and safety bodies.
Fees for Ireland: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which bodies in Ireland regulate or recognise marine and offshore engineering professionals?
In Ireland, marine matters fall under the Irish Maritime Development Office and the Irish Maritime Administration, while the Marine Survey Office handles vessel safety. Professional engineering membership is usually sought through Engineers Ireland. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so they do not grant certificates of competency or professional status.
How do employers in Ireland's marine and offshore sectors view private online qualifications?
Employers in Ireland's offshore energy, shipping and nautical industries generally prioritise certified competencies and sea-going or project experience. A private online qualification may complement your background but is judged at each employer's discretion. There is no guarantee it will be accepted for any particular role.
Can I study this online from Ireland and do I need a visa or to relocate?
You can study from home in Ireland, as the programme is fully online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Programme lengths are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Each student is assigned a technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Calculate the forces acting on cargo during navigation.
Apply the method in annex 13 of the CSS Code to dimension lashings.
Interpret and review a Cargo Securing Manual.
Plan the securing of containers, roll-on/roll-off cargo and heavy cargo.
Segregate dangerous goods in accordance with the IMDG Code.
Assess the risk of shifting in solid bulk cargoes and grain.
Prepare a documented safe stowage plan for the ship.
Who it's for
- Deck officer wishing to specialise in Safe Cargo Stowage Regulations.
- Cargo superintendent wishing to specialise in Safe Cargo Stowage Regulations.
- Supercargo wishing to specialise in Safe Cargo Stowage Regulations.
- Marine cargo inspector wishing to specialise in Safe Cargo Stowage Regulations.
- Terminal stowage planner wishing to specialise in Safe Cargo Stowage Regulations.
- Marine casualty surveyor wishing to specialise in Safe Cargo Stowage Regulations.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter container shipping.
What you'll work with
- Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code)
- SOLAS Convention, chapters VI and VII
- International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
- International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code)
- IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code)
- MSC.1/Circ.1353/Rev.1 on the Cargo Securing Manual
- Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes (TDC 2011 Code)
- International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Ship accelerations in heavy seas1.2Roll, pitch and heave motions1.3Transverse, longitudinal and vertical forces1.4Friction and coefficients of friction on deck1.5Maximum securing load of lashings1.6Centre of gravity and overturning moment1.7Interaction between stowage and ship stability1.8Typical damage from cargo shifting1.9Lessons from casualties involving container losses1.10Practice: calculating forces on deck cargo
2.1Structure of the CSS Code and its annexes2.2Calculation method of annex 132.3Mandatory content of the Cargo Securing Manual2.4Guidelines of circular MSC.1/Circ.13532.5Standardised, semi-standardised and non-standardised cargoes2.6Fixed and portable securing equipment2.7Certification and inspection of securing materials2.8Records and maintenance of securing equipment2.9Responsibilities of the master and the chief officer2.10Case study: review of a Cargo Securing Manual
3.1Bay, row and tier layout3.2Lashing rods, turnbuckles and twistlocks3.3Maximum weights per stack and per slot3.4Verification of gross mass under SOLAS3.5Reefer containers and out-of-gauge cargo3.6Lashing bridges and securing points3.7Stack collapse due to stacking failures3.8Bayplan and communication with the terminal3.9Parametric rolling and container losses3.10Workshop: securing plan for a bay
4.1Steel coils and steel products4.2Timber deck cargo under the TDC Code4.3Vehicles and rolling units on ro-ro ships4.4Project cargo and heavy lifts4.5Chain, wire and webbing lashings4.6Chocks, welded stops and dunnage timber4.7Stuffing of units under the CTU Code4.8Blocking and bracing inside containers4.9Cargo inspection before sailing4.10Workshop: securing a 120-tonne piece
5.1Classification and segregation under the IMDG Code5.2Segregation tables for deck and hold5.3Declaration and documentation of dangerous goods5.4Solid bulk cargoes and liquefaction risk5.5Permissible moisture limit for shipment5.6Grain stowage and heeling moments5.7Trimming of holds and control of shifting5.8Fumigation and hazardous atmospheres in holds5.9Response to cargo incidents5.10Case study: segregation of a mixed IMDG cargo
6.1Selection of the ship and study cargo6.2Calculation of design forces6.3Sizing of the securing system6.4Verification with loading computer6.5Verification of resulting stability6.6Contingency plan for cargo shifting6.7Inspection checklist6.8Documentation for the master6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows it to be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MACS3, CargoMax, Navis StowMan, AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real calculation procedures for securing under the annex 13 method of the CSS Code, lashing inspection on a container ship, and verification of segregation in an IMDG stowage plan. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Calculate the forces acting on cargo during navigation.
Apply the method in annex 13 of the CSS Code to dimension lashings.
Interpret and review a Cargo Securing Manual.
Plan the securing of containers, roll-on/roll-off cargo and heavy cargo.
Segregate dangerous goods in accordance with the IMDG Code.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. This is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with MACS3, CargoMax, Navis StowMan, AutoCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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