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Canadian Modifications to I.M.O. Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes
4.1.9. Canadian modification - Lashings with releasing arrangements may optionally be fitted.
4.2.3. Canadian modification - Uprights shall be fitted when :
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- The maximum height of the cargo above the weather deck exceeds 2.44 metres; or
- The maximum height of the cargo above the hatch cover exceeds 2.44 metres or more than two bundles; and
- The ship is loading in a port located within the seasonal winter loadline zone within the period during which the winter loadline is applicable;
- In any other case where considered necessary.
4.5.5. Canadian modification - All lashings and components used for the stowage of timber cargo shall be tested and certified at least once every four years in accordance with Appendix E.
5.1. Canadian modification - Delete : "... and workers involved in loading, securing or discharging operations."
5.3. Canadian modification - Add : "upon completion of loading and securing...".
CMAC - November 1991
Timber Deck Cargoes
During the May 1991 meeting, this Council was advised that proposed changes to the requirements for ships loading timber on deck, i.e., I.M.O. "Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes" with some Canadian modifications, following approval by the Council, would be implemented effective January 1st, 1992.
The text of the I.M.O. Code and Canadian modifications are attached for the information of members.
