2.13 Cargo Securing Manual
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2.13 Cargo Securing Manual

  2.13.1 Timber deck cargoes should be loaded, stowed and secured, throughout the voyage, in accordance with the Cargo Securing Manual as required by SOLAS chapter VI.

  2.13.2 The Cargo Securing Manual should be based on the guidelines in this Code and drawn up to a standard at least equivalent to the guidelines developed by the Organization(26), (27) and approved by the Administration(26).

  2.13.3 Each cargo securing arrangement for timber deck cargoes should be documented in the ship's Cargo Securing Manual in accordance with the instructions in MSC/Circ.745.

  2.13.4 According to the CSS Code and MSC/Circ.745, among others, the following parameters should be taken into account at the design stage of cargo securing systems:

  • .1 duration of the voyage;

  • .2 geographical area of the voyage;

  • .3 sea conditions which may be expected;

  • .4 dimensions, design and characteristics of the ship;

  • .5 expected static and dynamic forces during the voyage;

  • .6 type and packaging of cargo units;

  • .7 intended stowage pattern of the cargo units; and

  • .8 mass and dimensions of the cargo units.

  2.13.5 In the Cargo Securing Manual, each stowage and securing arrangements should additionally be documented by a Lashing Plan showing at least the following:

  • .1 maximum cargo weight for which the arrangement is designed;

  • .2 maximum stowage height;

  • .3 required number and strength of blocking devices and lashings as applicable;

  • .4 required pretension in lashings;

  • .5 other cargo properties of importance for the securing arrangement such as friction, rigidity of timber packages, etc.;

  • .6 illustrations of all securing items that might be used; and

  • .7 any restriction regarding maximum accelerations, weather criteria, for non-winter conditions only, restricted sea areas, etc.

Parent topic: Chapter 2 – General Recommendations on Stowage and Securing of Timber Deck Cargoes
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