Category: Cargo Documents

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:-

1. 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

1. 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

Responsibilities of Chief Officer with respect to signing of Mates receipts:-

• Remarks to be made as to the order and condition of the consignment. This document is usually prepared by the terminal or shipper’s representative at the terminal.
• In addition to the condition of the cargo it will usually the description of the goods, the shipper’s quantity and/or weight and usually the packaging.
• This receipt is signed, after loading, by the Chief Officer as an official receipt for the goods onboard. The original mate’s receipt is then usually presented to the carrier and exchanged for signed original bills of lading issued by the carrier using the quantities shown on the mate’s receipt. These original bills of lading then act as the receipt for goods.

Responsibilities of Chief Officer with respect to issuance of letter of protest to shippers and cargo receivers:-

• A Letter of protest, simply known as Protest, is a written communication, intended to record dis-satisfaction on the part of one party concerning any operational matter over which the recipient or other party has control, and holding the other party responsible for the consequences of the matter being complained of.
• Most commonly a protest is in connection with cargo, although they may be written about almost any matter where there is a contractual arrangement. e.g. Use of berth or use of equipment.
• A Letter of Protest helps substantiate a claim by owners or vice-versa, and may prove useful, if properly filed, when a dispute is being resolved long after the related event.
• A Letter of Protest is thus different from a Note of Protest or lodged with a consul or notary public.