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.

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.

General
1.1 Ship Data

1.2 Definitions

1.3 General Information

1.4 Principal sources of danger Commented [s1]:

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

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

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