Tightening of lashings
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - International Codes - 2011 TDC Code – Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 2011 – Resolution A.1048(27) - Annex A – Guidance In Developing Procedures and Checklists - A.3 Securing of timber deck cargoes - Tightening of lashings

Tightening of lashings

  A.3.9 Threads on turnbuckles should be greased to increase pre-tension in the lashings.

  A.3.10 All lashings should be thoroughly tightened and all bolts and screws on shackles and turnbuckles should be tightly fastened.

  A.3.11 Turnbuckles should have sufficient threads remaining to permit lashings to be tightened during the voyage as needed.

  A.3.12 Lashings should be tensioned as specified in this Code and as prescribed in the cargo securing manual.

  A.3.13 Edge protectors should be used when required according to this code and as prescribed in the ship's Cargo Securing Manual to obtain good pretension in both vertical and horizontal parts of the lashings.

Parent topic: A.3 Securing of timber deck cargoes
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