What is code of safe practice for carrying timber deck cargoes or TDC code on ships , its purpose and contents?

  1. Shipowners, charterers, operating companies and ships’ crew for the safe carriage of timber deck cargoes.
  2. Port industries, shippers and pre-packaging organizations, which are involved in preparation, loading, and stowing of timber deck cargoes; and

Administrations, manufacturers and designers of ships and equipment associated with the carriage of timber deck cargoes and those developing cargo securing manuals, in the carriage of timber deck cargoes

Contents of the code are:

CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL

1.1 Purpose
1.2 Application
1.3 Definitions

PART A – OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

CHAPTER 2 – GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON STOWAGE AND SECURING OF TIMBER DECK CARGOES

2.1 Goals
2.2 Pre-loading operation
2.3 Permitted loading weights on decks and hatch covers
2.4   Stability
2.5   Load line
2.6   Timber freeboard
2.7   Visibility
2.8   Work safety and work environment aspect
2.9  Stowage
2.10 Securing
2.11 Post-loading operation
2.12 Voyage planning
2.13 Cargo Securing Manual

CHAPTER 3 – VISIBILITY

CHAPTER 4 – PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TIMBER CARGOES

4.1  Stowage factors
4.2  Friction factors
4.3 Plastic covers
4.4 Package marking
4.5 Water absorption
4.6 Weight of ice
4.7 Rigidity of sawn wood packages

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