Manual according to the guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual imo msc. During transport, all cargo items should be prevented from sliding, tipping, rolling, wandering or. 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 csm approved by. In addition, very detailed information on intermodal load distribution is provided in informative material im6. Imo i298e guidelines for cargo securing manual, 1997 edition. Flat rack loading guidelines 528 ncb revised mod 2 free download as powerpoint presentation. Model of cargo securing manual the model of cargo securing manual. Guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual preamble in accordance with the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 solas chapters v i, vii and the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing, cargo units, includin g. Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing imo publication sales number.
Starting end of 2002, industry, member states and the commission took a practical step towards more road safety by developing the guidelines on cargo securing, which i have the pleasure to present in the current form. Emergency towing booklet etb eu mrv monitoring plan. Model of cargo securing manual the model of cargo securing manual, attached to the present guidelines is established by bureau veritas, taking into account the following imo documents. 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. This must be done in accordance with the cargo securing manual csm approved by the vessels flag state administration and drawn up to a standard at least equivalent to the imo resolution msc. When new or alternative types of cargo securing devices are introduced, the cargo securing manual should be revised accordingly. When the barge is caused to list by heavy seas, strong wind, the tug pulling to one side or being pushed to one side by another vessel the cargo shifts, causing the barge to list. Cargo units, including containers, shall be loaded, stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with cargo securing manual approved by the administration. The cargo securing manual is required to be on board ship, 2. Rules for classification and construction i ship technology. Handling of cargo securing manuals with regard to imo msc. Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing, cargo units, including containers shall be stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with a cargo securing manual, approved by the administration. Pdf the imo cargo securing manual mohd fouzi abdullah.
Report of the 2016 concentrated inspection campaign cic on cargo securing arrangements. The commandant of the coast guard approved the boards recommendation that the coast guard adopt the international maritime organization s imo guidelines on cargo securing manuals. Guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual msccirc. Cargo units, including containers, shall be loaded, stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with cargo securing manual. In accordance with the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 solas chapter vi and vii and. Basic rules for cargo stowage and securing be thoroughly familiar with the imo code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing and any subsequent amendments. Handling of cargo securing manuals with regard to imo. The guidelines should also serve as a common basis for both practical application and enforcement of cargo securing. Experience gained in operating roro ships has enabled the international maritime organisation imo to develop standards to improve the safety of this type of operation. Elements to be taken into account when considering the safe stowage and securing of.
Iamsar who eu mrv ics rightship requirements bwmc uscg lsa fss ocimf polar code eu usa epa vgp iso 14001 iso 50001 isps solas marpol imo ilo mlc ism vessel types. Report of the 2016 concentrated inspection campaign cic on. Cargo securing manual this manual is in accordance with resolution a. In this regard, the assembly adopted the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing css code in november 1991 by resolution a. Of the 4260 total inspections on ships that were carrying, or required to carry a cargo securing manual, 19. Dnv gl issued a statutory update on the handling of cargo securing manuals with regard to imo msc. Cargo securing manuals csm by alpha marine consulting ltd. The imo s revised guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual contained in circular msc. Information on the transport of perishable cargo is provided in informative material im8. Pdf cargo securing model manual ruben garcia academia. Imo ilounece guidelines for packing of cargo transport units, subject to editorial. The must be prepared in accordance with the imo guidelines contained in the msc circular no. Existing ships whose keel was laid before 1st january, 2015. Be thoroughly familiar with the contents of the ships own cargo securing manual.
The cargo securing manual is required on all types of ships engaged in the carriage of all cargoes other than solid and liquid bulk. The ships cargo securing manual will incorporate much if not all of the guidance and information given in the international maritime organization imo code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing and the ships manual should be used in conjunction with the code. Plan is developed in line with imo guidelines and requirements. Csscode code of safe practise for cargo stowage and securing res. Cargo securing manuals csm by alpha marine consulting. Information on manual handling of cargo is provided in informative material im7. Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing. Scope of this plan is to provide guidance on cargo units, including containers stowage and securing throughout the voyage. When new or alternative types of cargo securing devices are introduced, the cargo securing manual. Cargo securing manual for ms test vessel page 1 model manual for general cargocontainer vessel by det norske veritas this is an example of a cargo securing manual according to guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual imo msccirc. Cargo securing manual by det norske veritas this is a guidance for the preparation of cargo securing manual according to guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual imo msc.
Cargo securing manual introduction 1 the information contained in this cargo securing manual, required in accordance with the 1994 amendments to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 solas vi5. Section 7 the cargo securing manual section 8 related publications 10 12 16 18 20 22 25 30 annex 1. Cargo securing manual for ms test vessel page 1 model manual for general cargo container vessel by det norske veritas this is an example of a cargo securing manual according to guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual imo msccirc. Guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual, msccirc.
International guidelines providing information on developing cargo securing manuals, including required contents and details for stowing and securing non. If cargo is not stowed properly it can fall over, slide or roll across the barge. The coast guard proposes requiring cargo securing manuals csms on vessels of 500 gross tons or more traveling on international voyages and carrying cargo that is other than solid or liquid bulk cargo. The majority of the vessels inspected were utilizing the guidelines developed by the imo in relation to the outline and contents of the cargo securing manual. Flat rack loading guidelines 528 ncb revised mod 2 cargo.
Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing in providing such advice, it should be borne in mind that the master is responsible for the safe conduct of the voyage and the safety of the ship, its crew and its cargo. Exempted are ships carrying liquid cargo and bulk cargo and fishing vessels and offshore units. 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. All vessels carrying cargoes that need to be secured should carry a cargo securing manual. Report of the 2016 concentrated inspection campaign cic. The guidelines should be followed closely, as we have tried to do in this model, but still allow for cargo specific andor company specific procedures and information to be included. Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing css code reference 22 code of safe practice for ships carrying timber deck cargoes, 2011 reference 23 revised guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual msc.
Several operational deficiencies, especially the lack of a cargo securing manual as described in imo guidelines, contributed to the accident. Revised guidelines for the preparation of the cargo securing manual 1 in accordance with regulations vi5 and vii5 of the 1974 solas convention, as amended, cargo units and cargo transport units shall be loaded, stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with the cargo securing manual approved by the. Flat rack loading guidelines 528 ncb revised mod 2. Cargo securing manual how is cargo securing manual abbreviated.
Securing manual regulations and the imo code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing. The cargo securing manual will be certified by gl upon request, provided authorisation by. The imo guidelines and class society rules systematically outline the elements of a good cargo securing system. Establish the weight of the item of cargo and, where possible, the position of its. These guidelines have been expanded to consider the css. Cargo securing manual csm the manual required on all types of ships engaged in the carriage of all cargoes other than solid and liquid bulk cargoes.
Lashing and securing deck cargoes for the purposes of this chapter, reference should be made to the imo code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing reference 22 and the requirements under solas for a cargo securing manual reference 18. Guidelines for the preparation fo the cargo securing manual, 1997 edition to comply with regulations vi5 and vii6 of the solas convention, the loading, stowage and securing of cargo units and cargo transport units on board all cargo carrying vessels other than those that carry solid or liquid bulk cargoes must be in accordance. The cargo securing devices mentioned in this manual should be applied so as to be suitable and adapted to the quantity, type of packaging, and physical properties of the cargo to be carried. Csscode code of safe practise for cargo stowage and securing. Csscode code of safe practise for cargo stowage and. The proposed regulations would authorize recognized classification societies or other approval.