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Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 2011 – Resolution A.1048(27)

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Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes

The Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes was first developed bythe Organization in 1972 and subsequently amended in 1978.The Code was revised by IMO resolution A.715(17) – Code of Safe Practice for ShipsCarrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 1991, which was adopted on 6 November 1991.This Code is based on the previous Code, which has been revised and amended in order toreflect the capability of today's ships and the equipment available on board and also takingexpected future innovations in mind.This Code is designed to assist:.1 shipowners, charterers, operating companies and ships' crew;.2 port industries, shippers and pre-packaging organizations, which areinvolved in preparation, loading, and stowing of timber deck cargoes; and.3 Administrations, manufacturers and designers of ships and equipmentassociated with the carriage of timber deck cargoes and those developingcargo securing manuals,in the carriage of timber deck cargoes.This Code is directed primarily at providing recommendations for the safe carriage of timberdeck cargoes.Status of referencesThe references given in this consolidated text do not form part of the Code

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