Focal Points Vessel categorisation > Container ship - continental (feeder)
Vessel construction, layout and equipment
Stability [2]
As the Inspector and counsel also pointed out, the on-board computer program does not contain a module that tests the strength of the lashing system in cases where the individual weights in the stacks differ from the container lashing plans. Equipping container ships with this would make it easier to monitor compliance with CSM.
Important requirements should be stated in a CSM more clearly than as a "Note" in a small box on 2 of the 3 container lashing plans.
Accident and damage prevention
Cargo preparation = stowage plan / stability / lashings (CSM) [1]
The chief mate should not have to keep watch on deck in port but should concentrate fully on the loading. Shipowners must facilitate this.
Navigation
Watchkeeping [2]
The chief mate should not have to keep watch on deck in port but should concentrate fully on the loading. Shipowners must facilitate this.
It is recommended that officers on deck share information with each other, in this case about the specific requirements of the CSM regarding the manner of stowage and lashing.
Carrying out the work
Loading/unloading [2]
The chief mate should not have to keep watch on deck in port but should concentrate fully on the loading. Shipowners must facilitate this.
It is recommended that officers on deck share information with each other, in this case about the specific requirements of the CSM regarding the manner of stowage and lashing.
Lashing the cargo [2]
As the Inspector and counsel also pointed out, the on-board computer program does not contain a module that tests the strength of the lashing system in cases where the individual weights in the stacks differ from the container lashing plans. Equipping container ships with this would make it easier to monitor compliance with CSM.
Important requirements should be stated in a CSM more clearly than as a "Note" in a small box on 2 of the 3 container lashing plans.