4 Elements to be Considered by the Master
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Assembly - IMO Resolution A.533(13) – Elements to be Taken into Account when Considering the Safe Stowage and Securing of Cargo Units and Vehicles in Ships – (Adopted 17 November 1983)Amended by MSC.1/Circular.1354 - Annex - Elements to be Taken into Account when Considering the Safe Stowage and Securing of Cargo Units1 and Vehicles in Ships - 4 Elements to be Considered by the Master

4 Elements to be Considered by the Master

  4.1 When accepting cargo units or vehicles for shipment and having taken into account the elements listed in paragraph 3.1 above, the master should be satisfied that:

  • .1 all decks intended for the stowage of cargo units including vehicles are in so far as is practicable free from oil and grease;

  • .2 cargo units including vehicles are in an apparent good order and condition suitable for sea transport particularly with a view to their being secured;

  • .3 the ship has on board an adequate supply of cargo securing gear which is maintained in sound working condition;

  • .4 cargo units including vehicles are adequately stowed and secured to the ship; and

  • .5 where practicable, cargoes are adequately stored on and secured to the cargo unit or vehicle.

  • .6 where applicable, safe access to be provided in accordance with the CSAP and maintained throughout cargo operations.

  4.2 In addition, cargo spaces should be regularly inspected to ensure that the cargo, cargo units and vehicles remain safely secured throughout the voyage.

Parent topic: Annex - Elements to be Taken into Account when Considering the Safe Stowage and Securing of Cargo Units footnote and Vehicles in Ships
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