What is Cargo Securing Manual or CSM , its purpose and contents?

The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance to the Master and crew on board the vessel with respect to the proper stowage and securing of cargo units.

Points to pounder for cargo securing manual :

“Cargo Securing Devices” is all fixed and portable devices used to secure and support cargo units.

“Maximum Securing Load” (MSL) is a term used to define the allowable load capacity for a device used to secure cargo to a ship. “Safe Working Load” (SWL) may be substituted for MSL for securing purposes, provided this is equal to or exceeds the strength defined by MSL.

Regulations

1. In accordance with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS) chapters VI, VII and the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), cargo units, including containers shall be stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with a Cargo Securing Manual, approved by the Administration.
2. The Cargo Securing Manual is required on all types of ships engaged in the carriage of all cargoes other than solid and liquid bulk cargoes

Content are:

1.  General

1.1 Ship Data
1.2 Definitions
1.3 General Information
1.4 Principal sources of danger