General principles
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General principles

 All cargoes should be stowed and secured in such a way that the ship and persons on board are not put at risk.

 The safe stowage and securing of cargoes depend on proper planning, execution and supervision.

 Personnel commissioned to tasks of cargo stowage and securing should be properly qualified and experienced.

 Personnel planning and supervising the stowage and securing of cargo should have a sound practical knowledge of the application and content of the Cargo Securing Manual, if provided.

 In all cases, improper stowage and securing of cargo will be potentially hazardous to the securing of other cargoes and to the ship itself.

 Decisions taken for measures of stowage and securing cargo should be based on the most severe weather conditions which may be expected by experience for the intended voyage.

 Ship-handling decisions taken by the master, especially in bad weather conditions, should take into account the type and stowage position of the cargo and the securing arrangements.

Parent topic: CSS Code - Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing footnote – Resolution A.714(17)
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