1. MANAGEMENT OF DISTRESSED CARGO
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Distressed Cargo: Cargo shipped by sea that may not reach its specified consignee in its original
state due to the misadventure of the vessel engaged in its carriage.
Accident -> Casualty -> Emergency Response -> Situation under Control -> Distressed cargo -> What’s next?
“DISTRESSED CARGO SERVICES”
A. PRE PLANNING:
B. SHIPBOARD OPERATIONS:
C. SHORE SIDE OPERATIONS:
D. SURVEYING:
 BAPLIE files and manifest(s) must be
obtained
 Ship specific profile – NSD files
 DG containers and organic cargo as
stowed positions must be identified
Whowould require these services?
 Owners
 Charterers
 Salvors
Why?
 Protect interests
 Reduce cost & Maximise value
 Managing shore side Operations
 Early discharge of “identified” cargoes
 Discharge plan allowing for ship’s damaged
condition
 Cargo that may become dangerous due to
water ingress or cross contamination
Can the containers be handled / lifted?
 Distorted container guides
 Physical damage to containers
 Overweight or flooded containers
 Submerged containers
 Fire Damaged/ Oiled containers
 Environmental issues
 Health and Safety issues
 Synchronising the shore operation with the
shipboard operation
 Ship/Shore interface
 Health and Safety concerns
 Logistics, cleaning and containment
 Non-unitised cargo e.g. flotsam, spillage
 Surveying
 Port of Refuge - wharf space availability
 Identification of suitable contractors
 Compliance with local laws and regulations
 Project management and planning of cargo
operations
 Cargo & container condition
 Storage
 Destroying & disposal CTL cargo
 Re-working good cargo
 Onward shipment
 Distressed cargo sale
 Cost Monitoring
 Record Keeping