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

PART B – DESIGN OF CARGO SECURING ARRANGEMENTS

CHAPTER 5 – DESIGN PRINCIPLES

5.1  General
5.2  Upright
5.3  Loose or packaged sawn wood
5.4  Logs, poles, cants or similar cargo
5.5  Testing, marking, examination and certification
5.6  Lashing plans

CHAPTER 6: ALTERNATIVE DESIGN PRINCIPLES

6.1 General requirements
6.2 Accelerations and forces acting on the cargo
6.3 Physical properties of timber deck cargoes
6.4 Safety factors

6.5 Design criteria for different securing arrangements

CHAPTER 7 – UPRIGHTS

CHAPTER 8 – DENOTATIONS USED

ANNEX A – GUIDANCE IN DEVELOPING PROCEDURES AND CHECKLISTS

A.1 Preparations before loading of timber deck cargoes
A.2 Safety during loading and securing of timber deck cargoes
A.3 Securing of timber deck cargoes
A.4 Actions to be taken during the voyage
A.5 Safety during discharge of timber deck cargoes

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