3 Elements to be Considered by the Shipowner and Shipbuilder
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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 - 3 Elements to be Considered by the Shipowner and Shipbuilder

3 Elements to be Considered by the Shipowner and Shipbuilder

  3.1 The ship should be provided with an adequate number of securing points of sufficient strength, a sufficient number of items of cargo securing gear of sufficient strength and a Cargo Securing Manual. In considering the number and strength of the securing points, items of cargo securing gear and the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual, the following elements should be taken into account:

  • .1 duration of the voyage;

  • .2 geographical area of the voyage;

  • .3 sea conditions which may be expected;

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

  • .5 dynamic forces under adverse weather conditions;

  • .6 types of cargo units and vehicles to be carried;

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

  • .8 weight of cargo units and vehicles.

  • .9 safe access, safe place of work, illumination and working conditions for persons engaged in work connected with cargo stowage and securing.

  3.2 The Cargo Securing Manual should provide information on the characteristics of cargo securing items and their correct application.

  3.3 Ship's mobile cargo handling equipment not fixed to the ship should be provided with adequate securing points.

  3.4 Ships which are specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers should be provided with a Cargo Safe Access Plan (CSAP) in order to demonstrate that personnel will have safe access for container securing operations.

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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