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CARGO SECURING MANUAL

Background
The accelerations acting on a ship in a seaway result from a combination of
longitudinal, vertical and predominantly transverse motions. The forces created by
these accelerations give rise to the majority of securing problems. The hazards
arising from these forces should be dealt with by taking measures both to ensure
proper stowage and securing of cargoes on board and to reduce the amplitude and
frequency of ship motions.
In this regard, the Assembly adopted the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage
and Securing (CSS Code) in November 1991 by resolution A.714(17). The Assembly
recommended that Governments implement the Code at the earliest possible
opportunity and requested the Maritime Safety Committee to keep it under review
and amend it as necessary.In this regard, the CSS Code has undergone subsequent
changes through the years as follows: MSC/Circ.664; MSC/Circ.691; MSC/Circ.740;
MSC/Circ.812; MSC/Circ.1026; MSC.1/Circ.1352; MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1.
Purpose
The purpose of the CSS Code is to provide an international standard to promote the
safe stowage and securing of cargoes by:
 drawing the attention of shipowners and ship operators to the need to ensure
that the ship is suitable for its intended purpose;
 providing advice to ensure that the ship is equipped with proper cargo securing
means;
 providing general advice concerning the proper stowage and securing of
cargoes to minimize the risks to the ship and personnel;
 providing specific advice on those cargoes which are known to create
difficulties and hazards with regard to their stowage and securing;
 advising on actions which may be taken in heavy sea conditions; and
 advising on actions which may be taken to remedy the effects of cargo shifting.
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 cargo.
General Principles
 All cargoes should be stowed and secured in such a way that the ship and
persons on board are not put at risk.
 The safe stowage and securing of cargoes depend on proper planning,
execution and supervision.
 Personnel commissioned to tasks of cargo stowage and securing should be
properly qualified and experienced.
 Personnel planning and supervising the stowage and securing of cargo should
have a sound practical knowledge of the application and content of the Cargo
Securing Manual.
 In all cases, improper stowage and securing of cargo will be potentially
hazardous to the securing of other cargoes and to the ships itself.
 Decisions taken for measures of stowage and securing cargo should be based
on the most severe weather conditions which may be expected by experience
for the intended voyage.
 Ship-handling decisions taken by the master, especially in bad weather
conditions, should take into account the type and stowage position of the cargo
and the securing arrangements.

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