Elements to be taken into account when considering the safe stowage and securing of cargo units and vehicles in ships, as amended in 2010. Download stowage of general cargo in vessels for free. The methods described in this annex should be applied to nonstandardized cargo, but not to containers on containerships. Csscode code of safe practise for cargo stowage and. Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing. Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing 2003 edition preface first published in 1992 by the international maritime orcanization albert embankment, london se1 7sr second edition 2003 printed in the united kingdom by the international maritime organization, london 10 isbn 9280151452 upon instructions by the maritime safety committee msc, the subcommittee on containers and. Csscode code of safe practise for cargo stowage and securing.
The model of cargo securing manual, attached to the present guidelines is established by bureau veritas, taking into account the following imo documents. The coast guard is issuing an interim rule to require u. Section 5 stowage and securing section 6 specialised freight vehicles and cargoes section 7 the cargo securing manual 9. A stowage plan is prepared when the cargo to be shipped is known. All cargo securing manuals will therefore be in the same format, so that seafarers will become used to that format and will be able to use the manual on any ship. Excelload for cargo lashing and securing free software. Mara5002a monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo modification history release 1 this is the first release of this unit. Methods to assess the efficiency of securing arrangements for nonstandardized cargo. This manual will discuss securing arrangements and equipment for unitized cargo palletized cargo and containers only. Cargo stowage and securing second edition maritime cyprus. Classnk conducted extensive research and investigations on the practices and standards regarding container stowage and securing methods, and has published guidelines for container stowage and securing arrangements in october 2009. Regulations vi5 and vii6 of the 1974 solas convention as amended require cargo units and cargo transport units to be loaded, stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with a cargo securing manual csm approved by the flag state administration and drawn up to a standard at least equivalent to the guidelines developed by the international maritime. Stowage and securing on seagoing vessels document manager.
Cargo stowage and securing amendments to the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing css code notice to all ship owners, ship operators, terminal operators, port authorities, classification societies, masters, officers and crews of merchant ships, and all other parties concerned. Location and details of fixed securing arrangements. In either case the securing will be realised by using steel bands which has proven to be a safe and efficient way of lashing. Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing resolution.
Use all tiedown systems already incorporated in the unit to secure cargo observe all the rules concerning hazardous cargo. Good seamanship and experience in cargo stowage and securing should also be considered when using this program. Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing 2003 edition preface first published in 1992 by the international maritime orcanization albert embankment, london se1 7sr second edition 2003 printed in the united kingdom by the international maritime organization, london 10 isbn 9280151452 upon instructions by the maritime safety committee msc, the subcommittee on containers. Keep within the load limits of the container, never overboard distribute the weight of the cargo evenly over the floor of the container. The imo cargo securing manual regulations vi5 and vii6 of the 1974 solas convention require cargo units and cargo transport units to be loaded, stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with the cargo securing manual. Transport guidance for steel cargoes american club. Adopts the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing set out. Model manual for general cargo and container vessel cma cgm. Safe working load swl may be substituted for msl for securing purposes, provided this is equal to or exceeds the strength defined by msl. The objective of preplanning is the safe and practical restraint of cargo carried on the deck of offshore support vessels so that personnel, ship and cargo may be reasonably protected at. Revised guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual preamble 1 in accordance with the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 solas chapters vi, vii and the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing css code, cargo units, including containers shall be stowed and secured throughout the. Cargo stowage plan for general cargo ships what is a cargo plan a ships cargo plan shows the distribution as well as the disposition of all parcels of cargo aboard the vessel. Placement lading of cargo in an aircraft or ship in a manner that provides optimum safety for the vessel and the cargo, gives maximum space usage, and allows easy access to cargo at the point of offloading.
Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing chapter 1 general 1. Is the stack and tier weight distribution within the limits set out in the cargo securing manual csm and onboard computer software. Stowage and securing on seagoing vessels tata steel europe. Never stow heavy, dense items on one section and light, voluminous items in another. The cargo securing manual is required on all types of ships engaged in the carriage of all cargoes other than solid and liquid bulk cargoes. Proper stowage and securing of items of cargo is the utmost importance for the safety of the crew, the carrying vessel and the items of cargo themselves. December 2014 guidelines for container stowage and. The cargo securing program is restricted to use for ships whose length is between 40 and 220 meters, and service speed ranges between 6 and 23. Guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual msccirc. European best practice guidelines on cargo securing for. T h e documents and data are subject to a file manag ement p lan. Moving cargo resulting from improper securing may cause accidents, damage to the cargo, to other cargo or to the.
Stowage and securing plan not included in this model manual. Does the cargo securing manual meet the guidelines outlined in. The plan is formulated usually from the workbooks of the deck officers, a fair copy being produced before departure from the final port of loading. The project objective is the development of an optimization algorithm for the problem of stowing general cargo into platform supply vessels. Cargo means the goods or merchandise conveyed in a vessel, and includes but is not limited to cargo that can be measured as a cargo unit as that term is used in the international maritime organizations code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing, 2003 edition. International guidance developed to ensure persons engaged in carrying out container securing. Securing manual should cover all relevant aspects of cargo stowage and securing. Stowage and securing of cargoes on board ships, including cargohandling gear and securing and lashing equipment loading and unloading operations, with special regard to the transport of cargoes identified in the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing general knowledge of. Stowage and securing of cargoes on board ships, including cargo handling gear and securing and lashing equipment loading and unloading operations, with special regard to the transport of cargoes identified in the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing general knowledge of tankers and tanker operations. Cargo stowage and securing code of safe practice for. Cargo securing manual should cover all relevant aspects of cargo stowage and securing regarding the type of vessel and carried equipment. December 2014 guidelines for container stowage and securing. European best practice guidelines on cargo securing for road. Unit descriptor this unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor the loading, stowage, securing and care of cargo during the voyage and the unloading of cargo according to the cargo plan.
The text of the ctu code and the informative material related to the ctu code can also be downloaded. Revised guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual, approved in may 2010. Amendments to the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing css code 1 the maritime safety committee the committee, at its ninetyfourth session 17 to 21 november 2014, considered and approved amendments to the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing css code, set out in the annex. The code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing 8 cargo securing manual 11 movement of a ship in a seaway the ship and its movement effects on cargo 14 stability 16 stowage arrangements 18 lashings, dunnage, friction and slide or tip over 19 ruleofthumb and advanced methods 29 tanktop strength calculations 35 3. Does the stowage of hicube, out of gauge and nonstandard length containers meet with the requirements of ships cargo securing manual csm and onboard computer software. Guidelines for securing arrangements for the transport of road vehicles on roro ships, as amended in 2010. Tata steel stevedoring uses two methods for loading and securing of steel products. Sets out the general principles for the safe stowage and securing of a range of cargoes, including project cargoes and nonstandard, heavy units. Tdmma107b plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo the evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and theunitassessment guidelines for this training package.
The css code imo code of practice for cargo stowage and securing, 2003. Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing see contents for this code. Fm 5517 i field manual headquarters no 5517 department of the army washington, dc, 16 february 1999 cargo specialists handbook table of contents. Mara5002a monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo. The code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing was adopted by the assembly of imo at its seventeenth regular session november 1991 by resolution a. The code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing. You will be able to quickly visualize all types of cargo onto any vessel and plan the entire voyage.