T O K Y O M O U S E C R E TA R I AT
Ascend Shimbashi 8F
6-19-19, Shimbashi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-0004
Japan

Tel: +81-3-3433-0621
Fax: +81-3-3433-0624
E-mail: secretariat@tokyo-mou.org
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PRESS RELEASE

CONCENTRATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGN (CIC)
ON CARGO SECURING ARRANGEMENTS
The Member Authorities of the Tokyo MOU with other co-operating MOUs will
carry-out a concentrated inspection campaign on Cargo Securing Arrangements on
the 1st September 2016 through the 30th November 2016. The purpose or goal of thisyear’s CIC is to gain knowledge on the compliance of ships with applicable Cargo
Securing requirements and the overall safety of ships and seafarers engaged in cargo
securing operations. The objectives of the Tokyo MOU member states in theperformance the CIC are to: measure compliance with the requirements of the applicable international
conventions;
 ensure that the Master, Officers, and Crew are familiar with procedures forcargo securing arrangements; and, raise awareness of the hazards associated with cargo securing and with safe
practices for cargo securing.
During the period of the CIC, member authorities of the Tokyo MOU will inspect cargo
securing arrangements during the normal port state control inspections. Port State
Control actions associated with this campaign may range from the issuing ofdeficiencies to more severe control measures such as detaining a ship to prevent itfrom going to sea in an unsafe condition. However, the purpose of this campaign is
not to detain ships, but rather to improve safety and compliance related to cargo
securing arrangements. Ships will only be subject to one CIC inspection during thecampaign. The Master of the ship will receive a copy of the CIC questionnaire fromthe port state control officer as evidence that the CIC was performed.
Masters and ship’s crew are encouraged to review cargo securing procedures andarrangements as outlined in their ship’s Cargo Securing Manual and ensure they are
securing cargo in accordance with the manual and following all applicable safety
procedures.
Vessel owners and operators are encouraged to review the ship’s
cargo securing manual to ensure it is up-to-date with ship operations and that it has
been approved and updated as necessary by their Administration or the RecognizedOrganization authorized to act on behalf of the Administration.
The results of this CIC will be analyzed and findings presented to the International
Maritime Organization in an effort to measure and/or improve the effectiveness of IMO
instruments.

1 August 2016

Contact
Tokyo MOU Secretariat
Ascend Shimbashi 8F
6-19-19, Shimbashi
Minato-ku, TokyoJapan 105-0004
Telephone: +81-3-3433 0621
Facsimile: +81-3-3433 0624
E-mail: secretariat@tokyo-mou.org
Web-site: www.tokyo-mou.org

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
ON PORT STATE CONTROLIN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

CONCENTRATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGNON CARGO SECURING ARRANGEMENTS
01/09/2016 to 30/11/2016

CIC on Cargo Securing Arrangements
Inspection Authority:
Ship Name:
Date of Inspection

IMO Number:
Inspection Port:

No.

Question1

Is an approved cargo securing manual onboard?*

2Cargo Securing Manual:

2A

2B

3
4
5
6
7

Yes

NoN/A

•

Does the cargo securing manual meet the guidelines
outlined in MSC.1/Circ. 1353/Rev.1?**• If the answer to question 2A is “No”, does the cargo
securing manual meet a standard at least equivalent tothe above guidelines?** If the answer to question 2A is“Yes”, question 2B should be checked “N/A”.
Are the Master and Person in Charge of cargo operations
familiar with the cargo securing manual?*
Are the lashings/fittings as per the cargo securing manual?*
Is the condition of the lashings/fittings considered satisfactory for
their intended use?*
Are appropriate securing points or fittings being used for cargo
securing?*
Is there a sufficient quantity of reserve cargo securing devices
onboard?

8

Is the vessel following the Cargo Safe Access Plan (CSAP)?*

9Were deficiencies recorded as a result of this CIC?

10Was the vessel detained as a result of deficiencies found during
this CIC?

* If the box “No” is checked off for questions marked with an asterisk, the ship may be considered for detention. PSCOs
should take into consideration the severity of the non-compliance when evaluating whether a detention is warranted keeping in
mind the purpose of a detention is to keep an unsafe ship from proceeding to sea.

** For Containerships (containership means dedicated container ships and those parts of other ships for which arrangements
are specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers on deck), constructed on or after 1 January 2015, theship may be considered for detention if there is no Cargo Safe Access Plan (CSAP).