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    The Common Objectives
   Container Ship Stowage Planning
• Block Stowage by Discharge Port
• Gang Splits by Load Port
• Gang Splits by Discharge Port
• Reefer Stowage Positions
• Power Pack Positioning if needed
• Dangerous Goods Stowage
  - Separation from Reefers/Power Packs
  - Hazmat Class Segregation
  - Class 1 Stowage
  - Acids Alkalis Segregation
  - Vessel Stack Exhaust
  - Vent Intakes to Living Quarters
  - Bulkhead next to Engine Room
• 20ft/40ft Container Space and Splits
• 45ft Container Stowage
• Out of Gauge Cargo Stowage
  - Minimum Rehandling
  - Security of Cargo
  - Discharging Arrangement
• Terminal Productivity
  - Grounding Plans
  - Chimney Stow
  - Amount of rehandling
  - Minimum No. of Hatches
  - Cycling Opportunity
  - Cargo cutoffs and Late Arrival
  - Labor Standby and Guarantee
• Stevedore Chassis
• Quay Cranes
  - Hatch Separation
  - Heights
  - Capacities
  - Speeds
• Hot Hatch Stowage
• Optional Stowage
• Container Weight Distribution
  - Height (Stack Weights)
  - Transverse (Tier weight Distribution
  - Length (Hatch Covers)
• Bunkers
  - Price
  - Ship Stability ballasting
• Water Ballasting
• Vessel Condition
  - Stability
  - Draft
  - Deadweight
  - Trim
  - Heel
  - Bending Stress
  - Sheer Stress
  - Torsion
• Tidal Sailings
• Changes in Ports of Discharge
• Restows
• Minimum Lift on Vessel
• Minimum Costs
• Schedule Reliability