Cargo Securing Manual specifies arrangements and cargo securing devices provided on board the ship for the correct application to and the securing of cargo units, containers, vehicles and other entities, based on transverse, longitudinal and vertical forces which may arise during adverse weather and sea conditions.
Information on the strength and instructions for the use and maintenance of each specific type of cargo securing device, where applicable, is provided in this manual.
It is imperative to the safety of the ship and the protection of the cargo and personnel that the securing of the cargo is carried out properly and that only appropriate securing points or fittings should be used for cargo securing.
Purpose:
Is to ensure that Cargo Securing Manuals cover all relevant aspects of cargo stowage and securing and to provide a uniform approach to the preparation of Cargo Securing Manuals, their layout and content. Administrations may continue accepting Cargo Securing Manuals drafted in accordance with Containers and cargoes (BC) – Cargo Securing Manual (MSC/Circ.385) provided that they satisfy the requirements of these guidelines.
“Cargo Securing Devices” is all fixed and portable devices used to secure and support cargo units.
“Maximum Securing Load” (MSL) is a term used to define the allowable load capacity for a device used to secure cargo to a ship. “Safe Working Load” (SWL) may be substituted for MSL for securing purposes, provided this is equal to or exceeds the strength defined by MSL.
Regulations:-
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 voyage in accordance with a Cargo Securing Manual, approved by the Administration.
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 Content are:
Contents:-
- General
1.1 Ship Data
1.2 Definitions
1.3 General Information
1.4 Principal sources of danger
2. Securing Devices and Arrangements
2.1 Specification of Fixed Cargo Securing Devices.
2.2 Specification of Portable Cargo Securing Devices.
2.3 Inspection and Maintenance Schemes
3. Stowage and Securing of cargo
3.1 Handling and safety instructions
3.1.1 General principles of cargo securing.
3.1.2 Safe handling of cargo securing devices
3.1.3 Evaluation of forces acting on cargo units
3.1.4 Forces acting on typical cargo units
3.1.5 Calculation of forces in semi- and non-standardised lashing arrangements
3.1.5.1 MSLs for different securing devices 15
3.1.5.2 Safety factor 15
3.1.5.3 Simplified method – Rule of thumb 15
3.1.5.4 Ship Specific Example based on Alternative Method – using IMO LASCHONTM 16
3.1.5.5 Ship Specific Accelerations from IMO LASCHONTM 19
3.2 Application of portable securing devices
4. Supplementary Requirements for General Cargo/Container vessel
4.1 Bulk Carriers
4.1.1 Extracts from various Timber Deck Codes
4.2 Container Carriers
4.2.1 Handling and Safety Instructions
4.2.2 Stowage and Securing Instructions
4.2.2.1 Stowage and Securing Plan (not included in this model manual) 37
Appendix I – Log for maintenance of cargo securing equipment
Appendix II – Manual procedure for calculation of lashings.
Appendix III – Applicable Annexes from the CSS Code
ANNEX 6 Safe stowage and securing of coiled sheet steel
ANNEX 7 Safe stowage and securing of heavy metal products
ANNEX 8 Safe stowage and securing of anchor chains
ANNEX 9 Safe stowage and securing of metal scrap in bulk
ANNEX 11 General guidelines for the under-deck stowage of logs
ANNEX 12 Safe stowing and securing of unit loads
Appendix IV – LASHCONTM IMO USER GUIDE
- General
1.1 Introduction
1.2 System requirements
1.3 User requirements
2. User guide
2.1 Input sequence
2.2 Input data
2.3 Calculation methods
2.4 Special features of Lashcon IMO
2.5 Program assumptions
Appendix V – Certification for fixed cargo securing devices
Appendix VI – Certification for portable cargo securing devices
