Steel Preloading Course - IMCS Training Academy

Antwerp, 11 & 12 June 2025

Course name Steel Preloading Course – From Steel Mill to Receiver
Training objective Acquiring general knowledge about transport of steel cargoes and related issues; such as manufacturing process of steel, pre-loading condition & inspection of steel products, hatch cover basics and hatch cover testing, cargoworthiness issues, clausing of M/R – B/L, loading and stowing of steel cargoes as well as loss prevention and mitigation
Prerequisites Familiar with the English language, both spoken and written
Duration 2 days
Trainers Walter Vervloesem
Course format Powerpoint – DVD/video – practical training on site - workshops
Course language English
Supporting information Course syllabus
Pre-course training No specific course preparation/pre-training from delegates required
Max. number of delegates 12
Target group/delegate profile Inspectors, surveyors, cargo superintendents, brokers/underwriters, claims handlers, shippers, charterers, …
Venue IMCS Training Academy BV
Noorderlaan 79
2030 Antwerp (Belgium)

Transport to/from the ArcelorMittal steel plant (Gent) will be arranged at no extra cost
Cost Public training : Public training : 1300 EUR/person (excl. VAT)

Unless otherwise mentioned on the (pro-forma) invoice, the full amount of the (pro-forma) invoice is payable prior to the course’s start date.

In-house training : organised at lump-sum cost in function of number of candidates and location of the training. For details please contact us on training@imcs.be.
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Certification An IMCS Training Academy certificate + a certificate of Continuous Professional Development of the Nautical Institute will be issued at the end of the course
Registration Please fill out the registration form or send an email with the participant’s name, company details, email address and mobile phone number to training@imcs.be

Day 1 Day 2

08.00 – 08.30 Registration/morning coffee
08.30 - 10.15 Module 1 : what is steel
- manufacturing process
Module 2 : the importance of steel
Module 3 : different types of steel
Module 4 : categories of steel
- finished/semi-finished steel products
- packed/unpacked steel
- flat & long steel, seamless pipes
- hot rolled/cold rolled steel
Module 5 : frequently used terminology in the steel trade
Module 6 : steel trade – risks
Module 7 : transporting steel
- overview of the logistic chain, trade routes, tasks & duties of parties involved
Module 8 : chartering process
10.15 – 10.45 Coffee break
10.45 - 11.15 Module 9 : documents involved in the steel trade
- B/L – M/R – LOC – LOI – LOP – LOA – manifest – freight
11.15 - 12.30 Module 10 : selecting the right ship
Module 11 : selecting the right port
Module 12 : familiarizing with steel products
- steel products, frequently seen/typical damage patterns, mitigating damage
12.30 – 13.15 Lunch
13.15 – 18.00 Visit to the ArcelorMittal steel plant (Gent)
- welcome & registration, followed by an introductory presentation of ArcelorMittal Gent and the production movie
- bus tour and visit of the installation (continuous casting line, hot strip mill, cold rolling mill, hot dip galvanising lines Sidgal, ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Gent – changes possible due to production stops)
- end of the visit, followed by a drink

08.00 - 08.30 Registration/morning coffee
08.30 – 10.15 Module 13 : loading & transporting steel products
- different stages of the voyage, taking care of the cargo, the surveyor’s role
Module 14 : damage mechanisms & understanding rust
- types & causes of damage
- understanding the corrosion process, different types of corrosion
10.15 – 10.45 Coffee break
10.45 – 12.30 Module 15 : importance of packing
- different types of packaging methods
Module 16 : clausing the Bills of Lading
- appropriate clauses for wetting/rust and mechanical damages
12.30 – 13.15 Lunch
13.15 – 14.00 Module 17 : stowing, lashing & securing steel
Module 18 : cargoworthiness & hatch covers
- familiarizing with hatch covers
14.00 – 15.30 Visit to a steel terminal - practical exercise
- familiarizing with different types of steel products, understanding steel condition clauses, stevedore’s loading gear
15.30 - 15.45 Coffee break
15.45 - 17.00 Visit to a steel terminal - practical exercise
- familiarizing with different types of steel products, understanding steel condition clauses, stevedore’s loading gear
17.00 - 17.30 Return to venue – wrap up & certificate ceremony
17.30 Farewell drink at the bar

08.30 registration/morning coffee
09.00 – 12.00 visit to a steel terminal
- practical exercise
- familiarizing with different types of steel products
- understanding steel condition clauses
- stevedore’s loading gear
- visit on board – checking stowage – hatch covers
12.00 – 13.30 lunch
- lunch
- issuing of certificates
- debriefing and closing
13.30 end of course