What are regulations for stowage and securing of Timber Deck Cargo?

• total amount of cargo intended as deck cargo;
• typical dimensions of the cargo;
• number of bundles;
• density of the cargo;
• stowage factor of the cargo;
• racking strength for packaged cargo;
• type of cover of packages and whether non-slip type; and
• relevant coefficients of friction including covers of sawn wooden packages if applicable.
• The master of the vessel should study the relevant cargo information and take the precautions necessary for proper stowage, securing and safe carriage of the cargo as defined in this Code and as prescribed in the vessel’s Cargo Securing Manual.

A pre-loading plan according to the ship’s Trim and Stability Book should be done and the following should be calculated and checked: