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What Is Cargo Securing Manual or CSM, Its Purpose and Contents?

The Cargo Securing Manual specifies arrangements and devices for securing cargo on board ships based on forces from weather. It provides instructions for using and maintaining securing devices. The manual's purpose is to ensure cargo is properly secured to protect the ship, cargo, and personnel. It covers relevant aspects of stowage and securing and provides a uniform approach. The manual guides the crew on proper stowage and securing of cargo units.

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What Is Cargo Securing Manual or CSM, Its Purpose and Contents?

The Cargo Securing Manual specifies arrangements and devices for securing cargo on board ships based on forces from weather. It provides instructions for using and maintaining securing devices. The manual's purpose is to ensure cargo is properly secured to protect the ship, cargo, and personnel. It covers relevant aspects of stowage and securing and provides a uniform approach. The manual guides the crew on proper stowage and securing of cargo units.

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What is Cargo Securing Manual or CSM , its purpose and

contents?

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.

In short we can say:


The purpose of this manual is to provide
guidance to the Master and crew on board the
vessel with respect to the proper stowage and
securing of cargo units.
Points to pounder for cargo securing manual :
“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
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 voyage in accordance with a Cargo
Securing Manual, approved by the Administration.
2. 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:
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

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