Repair or replacement of damaged securing equipment

Clasification Society 2024 - Version 9.40

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 - Repair or replacement of damaged securing equipment

Repair or replacement of damaged securing equipment

A.3.4 Only undamaged cargo securing equipment should be used for securing timber deck cargo.

A.3.5 Damaged equipment that is beyond repair should be marked as unserviceable and removed from the vessel.

A.3.6 If any damage is noted on any of the uprights or their support on deck, coamings or hatches, this should immediately be repaired.

A.3.7 If any damage is noted on the fixed lashing equipment this should immediately be repaired.

A.3.8 If any damage is noted on the portable lashing equipment this should immediately be repaired or the equipment should be exchanged by new certified equipment.

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