Which types of vessel should comply with Timber Deck Cargo or TDC code ?

This code is applicable to :

 The provisions of this Code apply to all ships of 24 metres or more in length, carrying a timber deck cargo.

Cargo securing of timber deck cargoes should be in accordance with the requirements in the ship’s Cargo Securing Manual (CSM), based on the principles in chapter 5 or chapter 6 of Part B of this Code

 The Master should note that national requirements may exist which may restrict the application of either chapter 5 or chapter 6, and these may also require third party inspections to ensure that the cargo has been properly secured according to the ship’s cargo securing manual.