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Unit Aims, Objectives and Prerequisites
C.1.3 The container terminal quay transfer operation

1. Unit Aims

This Unit is designed:

1. To explain the function of the quay transfer operation.
2. To describe the four activities that make up the quay transfer operation on a container terminal.
3. To describe how the quay transfer operation is performed, for the various equipment systems.
4. To discuss the factors that determine quay transfer performance and to show how performance can be improved.
5. To describe best operating practices and precautions necessary to ensure an efficient and safe quay transfer operation.

After completing this Unit, the learner will be able to:

1. Outline the place of the quay transfer operation in container terminal operations and explain its main function.
2. Identify and describe the four main activities in the quay transfer operation, for LoLo, RoRo and StoRo operations.
3. Describe in general terms the documentary, control, recording and related procedures followed during performance of the quay transfer operation.
4. Describe and explain the specific activities that make up a pure chassis quay transfer operation, and outline the equipment allocation and manning requirements of the operation.
1. Describe and explain the specific activities that make up a straddle carrier direct quay transfer operation, and outline the equipment allocation and manning requirements of the operation.
2. Describe and explain the specific activities that make up a pure lift-truck quay transfer operation, and outline the equipment allocation and manning requirements of the operation.
3. Describe and explain the specific activities that make up a straddle carrier relay quay transfer operation, and outline the equipment allocation and manning requirements of the operation.
4. Describe and explain the specific activities that make up the quay transfer operation at a terminal with a yard gantry system, and outline the equipment allocation and manning requirements of the operation.

5. Identify correctly the factors that influence performance of the quay transfer operation, and explain how they interact with each other.
6. List and explain the good practices that contribute to the efficient and effective performance of the quay transfer operation.
7. State and explain the basis for the safety rules to be followed by pedestrians and drivers when working in the quay transfer operation.
8. Define, recognize the best definition of, or distinguish between true and false statements concerning, the technical terms used in the Unit, as listed in sections 3 and 4 below.

3. Unit Prerequisites

It is assumed that trainees will, before starting this Unit, have completed successfully the following Units or will have demonstrated (for example by successfully completing the Tests for those Units) their understanding of the topics covered by them:

• Container terminal operations (C.1.1)
• Container ship loading and discharge operations (C.1.2)