TOKYO MOU2016年度的集中大检查将于2016年9月1日至2016年11月30日期间展开。本次东京备忘录集中大检查项目为Cargo Securing Arrangement。 该议题由马绍尔群岛船旗国提出，并最终被委员会采纳。对此，针对本次问卷，我们特意为大家准备了迎检须知，供大家提前准备。
Objective:
The objective of this CIC is to:
· measure compliance with the requirements of the applicable international conventions;
· ensure that the Master,Officers, and Crew are familiar with procedures for cargo stowing arrangements;and,
· raise awareness of the hazards associated with cargo stowage and with safe practices for cargo stowage;
MI Suggestions on questionnaire:
Question1
Is an approved cargo securing manual onboard?
Notes for preparation:
The cargo securing manual shall be approved by the Administration (flag State ofthe vessel).
Some Flag Administrations have Recognized Organizations approve Cargo Securing Manuals on their behalf.
Convention Reference: SOLAS (as amended) - Chapter VI -Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels - Part A - General provisions - Regulation 1
Question2
2A.Does the cargo securing manual meet the guidelines outlined in MSC.1/Circ.1353/Rev.1?
2B.If not, does the cargo securing manual meet a standard at least equivalent to the above guidelines.
Notes for preparation:
The Cargo Securing Manual (CSM) shall be drawn up to a standard at least equivalent to relevant guidelines developed by the Organization (IMO).
Self-Check:
· Is the CSM in the working language ofthe crew? If the language of the crew is not English, French or Spanish, a translation into one of these languages should be included.
· Outline of general arrangements for cargo securing including the manual outlines the securing for the type of cargo onboard, provides specifications for fixed cargo securing devices, provides specifications for portable cargo securing devices (if used), outlines the inspection and maintenance of cargo securing devices, provides information on stowage and securing of non-standardized and semi-standardized cargo as applicable, provides information on stowage and securing of containers and other standardized cargo as applicable, and for ships carrying containers provides a Cargo Safe Access Plan (CSAP).
· Regarding CSAP:
CSAP applies to containerships* which constructed on or after 1stJanuary 2015.
*containerships means dedicated container ships and those parts of other ships for which arrangements are specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers on deck.
Convention Reference: SOLAS (as amended)- Chapter VI - Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels - Part A - General provisions- Regulation 5
SOLAS (as amended) - Chapter VII - Carriage of dangerous goods - Part A - Carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form -Regulation 5
Question 3:
Are the Master and Person in Charge of cargo operations familiar with the cargo securing manual?
Notes for preparation:
The Master and Person in Charge of cargo operations should be familiar with thecargo securing manual.
Convention Reference: SOLAS (as amended) - Chapter VI -Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels - Part A - General provisions - Regulation 5
Question4:
Are the lashings/fittings as per the cargo securing manual?
Notes for preparation:
Self-check should be conducted to ensure the lashings and fittings are being done in accordance with the manual and make sure the person in charge of cargo securing show that the lashings and fittings used for securing are used in a manner consistent with the cargo securing manual.
The records of inspection, test certificates, and any repairs that have been carried out should be made in order for review.
Convention Reference: SOLAS (as amended) - Chapter VI -Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels - Part A - General provisions - Regulation 5
Question5 (5A, 5B, and 5C)
Are the lashings/fittings in good, moderate, or poor condition?
Notes for preparation
Master and Person in charge of the cargo securing should check the overall condition of the lashings/fittings.
There may be some good lashings/fittings, moderate lashings/fittings, and poor lashings/fittings all onboard one vessel. However, the condition that applies to the majority of the fittings/lashings should be good.
A random sample of the lashings/fittings along the length of the cargo deck visually may be maintained well such as:
· container guides and buttresses,
· deck sockets, hatch top container bases,container fittings on ship side pedestals,
· lashing securing points such as “D”rings,
· rods and tensioning devices such as turnbuckles,
· chains and wire tensioning devices, and,
· twistlocks
Convention Reference: SOLAS (as amended) - Chapter VI -Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels - Part A - General provisions - Regulation 5
Question6
Are appropriate securing points or fittings being used for cargo securing?
Notes for preparation:
A random check of various securing points or fittings shall be conducted to ensure they are being used in accordance with the cargo securing manual and as intended for the cargo being stowed.
In addition, the securing base such as a hatch cover is appropriately secured shall be confirmed so as to provide a good foundation. Are the hatch cover cleats fitted as intended to properly secure the hatch covers?
Convention Reference:
SOLAS(as amended) - Chapter VI - Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels - Part A -General provisions - Regulation 5
Question7
Is there sufficient quantity of reserve cargo securing devices onboard?
Notes for preparation:
The Master or person in charge of cargo operations should make sure the reserve lashings condition are in at least as good of condition as the lashing being currently used. If the reserve lashing be in poor condition, necessary actions needs to be taken to rectify this situation.
Convention Reference: SOLAS (as amended) - Chapter VI -Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels - Part A - General provisions - Regulation 5
Question 8
Is the Cargo Safe Access Plan (CSAP) being complied with?
Notes for preparation:
CSAP applies to containerships* which constructed on or after 1st January 2015.
* containerships means dedicated containerships and those parts of other ships for which arrangements are specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers on deck.
The crew should be familiar with the Access as outlined in the CSAP.
The crews need to get ready for questions on this to prove that there is adequateaccess to properly secure cargo in accordance with the CSAP.
Convention Reference:
SOLAS(as amended) - Chapter VI - Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels - Part A -General provisions - Regulation 1
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马绍尔群岛自2010成为东京备忘录协作成员以来，一直积极的投身于该区域的各项事务，对船舶海上安全、港口国之间协作做出了重要贡献。马绍尔群岛船旗国有幸在2013年，经备忘录全体成员投票，全票通过成为该组织第19位正式成员。
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