The Impacts of Clinker Spills in Loading and Unloading Activities at the Private-Interest Terminal

Abstract

The private-interest terminal functions as a berth for ships serving their interests to facilitate company product distribution. The clinker spill problems often occur during loading activities to bulk carriers at the private-interest Terminal. Clinker spills have negative impacts on clinker loading and unloading activities and the siltation of the jetty. This study aimed to determine the causes and impacts of clinker spills in loading and unloading activities at the private-interest Terminal. The method in this research is qualitative method with a case study approach. Data was obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The sampling method used purposive sampling. The results showed that the causes of clinker spills were shore grab leaks, the workers' mistakes in unloading clinker at the edge of the jetty, and the crane operator's negligence in operating the shore grab. The impact of a clinker spill is the siltation to the jetty, loss of cargo volume, and delays in loading clinker.