TC 4-13.17 — Cargo Specialist’s Handbook
TC 4-13.17 governs cargo specialist operations for terminal organizations, ships, cargo handling, stowage, loading, and discharge.
- Publication number: TC 4-13.17
- Title: CARGO SPECIALIST’S HANDBOOK
- Date: 05/12/2011
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers terminal organizations, harbor facilities, ship gear, rigging, cargo-handling equipment, prestowage planning, and cargo vessel operations. It includes requirements for training, gear inspection, cargo securing, clearance, dangerous cargo, and container stuffing.
Topics covered
- Terminal operations
- Ship gear and rigging
- Cargo-handling gear
- Wire rope and marlinespike seamanship
- Prestowage planning
- Cargo vessel loading and discharge
- Cargo securing
- Container stuffing
Questions and answers
What is the Military Sealift Command responsible for during ship loading?
MSC, through the contract operators, is responsible for approving the stow plan and monitoring the loading and lashing of the ship. (paragraph 1-27)
What responsibility do deploying units have for cargo?
The deploying units, whose equipment is being loaded, have responsibility for the preparation, transportation, and security of the cargo from its starting location to its port of departure. (paragraph 1-30)
What training is required for cargo-handling gear operations?
Proper training in the selection and use of cargo-handling gear is necessary for safe and efficient cargo operations. (paragraph 4-1)
Can endless slings be used to lift bagged cargo?
Personnel should not use endless slings to lift bagged cargo such as sugar, flour, and cement. (paragraph 4-4)
How should personnel inspect line before using it?
Before using unfamiliar line, or line that has been stored for a long period of time personnel should perform the following procedures. (paragraph 6-76)