Solutions · By Vessel Type
General Cargo & MPP Vessels with SecureLoad
For operators running multi-deck, multi-port and project cargo on general cargo and MPP fleets, planning is rarely “standard.” SecureLoad helps you handle mixed cargoes, heavy units and complex voyages with workflows that connect stowage, stability, strength and approvals for ship and shore teams.
Who Uses SecureLoad on General Cargo / MPP Vessels
On the ship
Masters
Work from approved loading and stowage conditions that balance deck/hold utilisation, stability and strength, with reports surveyors recognise.
Chief Officers
Plan and adjust mixed stows (containers, breakbulk and heavy units) across decks and holds without juggling multiple tools and sketches.
On shore
Port Captains / Superintendents
Review proposed stows, support vessels on heavy or awkward units, and resolve last-minute changes before they become portside crises.
Heavy-Lift / Cargo Engineers
Design and verify stow and loading concepts for complex project pieces, tying 3D layouts back to stability, strength and lashing workflows.
Chartering & Operations
Check intake and feasibility on candidate vessels early by trade, port sequence and cargo mix before committing to challenging voyages.
Operational Realities on General Cargo / MPP
Onboard & Port-Side
- Mixed cargo—units, containers, breakbulk and heavy pieces—spread across multiple decks and holds.
- Last-minute stow and port-sequence changes that force rushed rework alongside.
- Plans that are hard to communicate clearly to stevedores, surveyors and terminal teams.
Shore & Fleet Level
- Evaluating several vessels for the same project or heavy-lift opportunity, each with different constraints.
- Complex multi-port sequences with partial discharges, re-stows and backloads to keep track of.
- Keeping engineering, chartering and operations aligned on what’s actually feasible, not just theoretically possible.
How SecureLoad Fits MPP & Project Cargo Work
3D Stowage Planner
Acceleration & 3D Lashing
Loading Computer & Fleet Cargo Planner
From RFQ to Signed Stow Plan on MPP
RFQ / Opportunity Comes In
Test Vessels & Voyages
Design Stow in 3D
Run Lashing & Loading Checks
Approve & Execute
What Changes With SecureLoad on MPP
Before SecureLoad
Stow ideas sketched in 2D, mixed with scattered CAD files and email attachments.
Hard to know which drawing or file was actually approved by customer and surveyor.
Rework on deck when mixed cargo doesn’t quite fit or sequence doesn’t match the sketch.
With SecureLoad
3D layouts tied to real vessel geometry, cargo data and port sequences.
A single, traceable scenario from pre-fixture concept to final agreed stow plan.
Clear visuals and documentation for customers, surveyors and crews to work from the same picture.
Heavy-Lift & Project Cargo Readiness on MPP
One Flow from Layout to Checks
Combine 3D stow layouts, acceleration & lashing checks and loading calculations in one connected flow.
Support Complex Configurations
Handle multi-hook lifts, multi-unit combinations and tall cargo configurations with clear visibility on margins and constraints.
Reuse Proven Project Patterns
Save successful project cases as patterns you can adapt for similar campaigns in the future without starting from zero each time.
Ship↔Shore Continuity for Multi-Port Voyages
Share the same stow plan and loading cases between ship and shore – no parallel “office” and “vessel” versions.
Keep a visible history of changes as ports, cargo and sequences evolve over the life of a campaign.
Use the same methods, limits and margins in the office and onboard, so discussions start from shared facts.
Common use cases
- Multi-port, multi-discharge project cargo on MPP routes.
- Adding or removing units mid-campaign without losing control of the plan.
- Customer or terminal changes close to sailing that need fast, traceable updates.
Resources for General Cargo / MPP Teams
Deep-dive into how SecureLoad works in real operations.
Blog
Ship↔Shore Continuity on MPP Voyages
Why mixed cargo, multi-deck stows and last-minute changes demand a shared technical picture between vessel and office.
Videos
MPP Project Stow in SecureLoad – Short Demo
A quick walkthrough of planning a mixed MPP project stow in 3D, from RFQ concept to agreed plan.
Downloads
3D Stowage Planner – MPP & Project Cargo One-Pager
How SecureLoad supports mixed cargo, multi-port sequences and heavy units on general cargo / MPP vessels.
