Coneman - Wharf Side Preparation

Hi Friends,
The wharf side preparation of twist locks, auto cones is an important work for the conemen, those working wharf sides. A coneman must know to read the sequence copy of the loading or discharging plan of a container vessel. And, it is very important that a foreman must deploy the experienced workers according to this job. Because why, if the workers ( wharf side ) are new to this job, they don't know which twist lock to be put into the container corner casting on loading. Example, if they put semi - auto twist lock into the container corner casting while loading into the hatch of a vessel, it will be a headache to all, some more, not easy to take out the container. It will give a big problem to all, those who involving in this job. If the container cannot be take out, the sailing time of a vessel must be delayed. So, deploying the workers to the wharf side must be done carefully.
Crane Sequence: It is a hard copy in which all the loading/unloading particulars are listed. A crane sequence show the followings:
1. Name of the Vessel & its Voyage Number
2. Location of the Berth of a terminal
3. Operation starting Time
4. At what position the vessel berthed.(Ex.) Port side or Starboard side
5. Time of Arrival into the Terminal
6. Which bay going to be discharged or loading
7. Dicharging/Loading from which row, which tier of a bay
8. Discharging/Loading whether from on deck or under deck (hatch)
9. Details of any special containers (Ex) Dangerous cargo, reefers, UC,etc
10.Hatch cover Operations
11. Details of Hatch whether the hatch got cell guides.

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Coneman

One of the main duties of a stevedore is working as Coneman. Coneman goes on top of the containers with the help of the Spreader of a Quay crane, do unlocking of the semi-auto twist locks, or manual twist locks by using an Actuator Pole on the time of discharging of containers. A coneman, must be careful while he doing unlocking of containers. He must follow the safety rules at all the times he working on top of the containers. A coneman must wear the personal protective equipments such as Helmet, Safety belt, Cotton hand gloves, flouresecent overall. He must be aware of discharging of containers, and must be careful of the floor of the containers. Because, some time, there is chance of sliding if any oily substances found on the containers. Every time, he goes to the corner of a container, must walk cross to the edge of the containers to perform an unlocking the twist locks. Here, I give a picture of a coneman to show the appearence how he working on top of the container.