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How to load Logs? Everyhting about timber code, stability requirements, loading, lashing, why & how? Visibility criteria

Timber is by volume
SHIP – Dimension of cargo spaces. (Length, Breadth, Depth)/ cubic bale capacity
CARGO – / length of logs/ cubic volume
– capacity of gear used
– absorption of water
UNDER DECK
– Load density of the tank top.
– pre stow plan/ comply with stability criteria
– inspect structural members/ repairs if necessary
– cargo battens
– adequate lashing/ uprights/ strong points
– bilges
– screw down valve

ON DECK

– reserve buoyance reduced to 75% of deck timber
– hatch covers closed/ battened
– ventilators, air pipes, sounding pipes protected
– check ship side for damages
– height of deck cargo in seasonal winter zone in winter should not exceed 1/3rd of the extreme breadth of the ship

During loading on deck and under deck – check for damage

Before dep – check lashings, sound all tanks

What is timber code?
Code of Safe Practice for Ship Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 2011 ,Ed 2012
The 2011 TDC Code is non-mandatory and applies to all ships of 24 m or more in length carrying a timber deck cargo.
2) The Code aims to ensure that stowage and cargo securing arrangements for timber deck cargoes are done satisfactorily to prevent them from shifting.

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