Chapter 1

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General

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this Code is to make recommendations on stowage, securing and other operational safety measures designed to ensure the safe transport of mainly timber deck cargoes.

1.2 Application

This Code applies to all ships of 24 m or more in length engaged in the carriage of timber deck cargoes. Ships that are provided with and making use of their timber load line should also comply with the requirements of the applicable regulations of the Load Line Convention.

1.3 Definitions

Except where expressly provided otherwise, the following definitions apply to the Code.

1.3.1 Administration means the Government of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly.

1.3.2 Cant means a log which is "slab-cut", i.e., ripped lengthwise so that the resulting thick pieces have two opposing, parallel flat sides and in some cases a third side which is sawn flat.

1.3.3 Fall protection system means a system which incorporates an adequate anchorage point, a safety harness worn by the person to be protected and a fall arrest device which, when attached to the anchorage point and harness will permit normal personnel movement but lock immediately if any force is applied to the system.

1.3.4 Organization means the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

1.3.5 Timber means sawn wood or lumber, cants, logs, poles, pulpwood and all other type of timber in loose or packaged forms. The term does not include wood pulp or similar cargo.

1.3.6 Timber deck cargo means a cargo of timber carried on an uncovered part of a freeboard or superstructure deck. The term does not include wood pulp or similar cargo.

1.3.7 Timber load line means a special load line assigned to ships complying with certain conditions related to their construction set out in the International Convention on Load Lines and used when the cargo complies with the stowage and securing conditions of this Code.

1.3.8 Weather deck means the uppermost complete deck exposed to weather and sea.

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