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"Different ships, different long splices," as the saying goes. Still, there is much in common in the general routine of receiving or delivering goods on or from the ship.

The cargo is taken on board the ship in accordance with the cargo plan. This plan is drawn up by the agent beforehand and must be carefully considered and approved by the captain. In planning the stowage of the goods, the captain gives the first consideration to the safety of the ship. That means that he must see that the stowage of goods is planned in such a way that the ship will retain her stability and seaworthiness after the cargo has been loaded.

different kinds of cargo should be stowed in such a manner that they would not damage or affect one another by contact or proximity.

it must be readily accessible and not "overstowed" with other goods.

Thus, after the cargo plan has been approved and due notices of readiness to load have been handed over, the second mate is first of all to get the holds ready.

The agent sends him a shipping note or order with each separate lot of goods.

When the second mate has satisfied himself as to the exact quantity and condition of the goods received, he makes out the mate's receipt.

On the basis of these receipts, the agent makes out bills of lading

On no account should the master sign a post-dated or ante-dated bill of lading, for, by so doing, he may get into serious trouble as this may leave an opening for fraud;

After loading has been completed, a stowage plan and manifest of cargo are compiled. These are rather important and useful documents.