The following topics are covered to a large extent:

Getting to know the ship
Wood as a working material
Weights and measures
Slinging equipment
Cranes, use of up to 3 at a time
Lifting and lifting stability
Loads when setting down
Platforms, flatracks, containers, roll trailers and barges
Load securing
Stowage of solid and loose goods
Grain stability

Each calculation is accompanied by examples, which are presented step by step in a comprehensible manner in an extra edition ("solution booklet").