With reference to a Canadian regulation "Canadian Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargo" which was developed incorporating IMO Resolution A.715(17) "Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes,1991 " and has been effective since 1992, we were recently informed that Transport Canada enforced strict compliance with these requirements, and that Port Wardens no longer accepted the use of such equipment for timber lashing, if not accompanied by proper valid certificates complying with the Canadian Code on and after 1 May 1998.

The Canadian Code is to be applied to ships of 150 tons or more gross tonnage that carry a timber deck cargo into or out of Canada. The page 1 of the Canadian Code, the copy of which is attached as Annex①, shows a summary of Canadian Modifications, the differences between the IMO A.715(17) and the Canadian Code. The Appendix E which is referred to by paragraph 4.5.5 of the Canadian Modification is a special requirements annexed to the Canadian Code. Please find attached a copy of the Appendix E as Annex②.

The Appendix E stipulates required test items of lashing materials, maximum interval of the tests, certificates of the test results to be issued for the lashing materials, etc. However, recently, chains for lashing timber deck cargoes of some ships were forced to replace by Port Warden at Canada because the test certificates only specified the proof lord applied, but not indicated breaking strength.

You are invited to confirm that the certificates for lashing materials on board ships comply with the Appendix E whenever the vessels intend to carry timbers on deck and enter into Canadian Ports. Transport Canada provided us with a sample of the certificates, a copy of which is attached as Annex③ for your reference.

While the certificates issued by the manufacturers have been recognized by Transport Canada, this Society may issue the certificates upon your request.

If you have any questions, please contact the Marine and Industrial Department at the following telephone No. or fax No.: Tel: 03-5226-2040 Fax: 03-5226-2039
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(SAMPLE ONLY) Annex③

Certificate No.21013-96

CERTIFICATE OF TEST AS PER
TRANSPORT CANADA TP2534

CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND EXAMINATION OF TIMBER DECK CARGO LASHING MATERIAL AS PER REQUIREMENTS OF THE "CANADIAN CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FPR SHIPS CARRYING TIMBER DECK CARGOES", TP"2534

Distinguishing No. or Mark Description of Lashing Material Number Tested Date of Test Proof Load Original Breaking Strength Test Result
JRCH 8/971 to 113JRSH 8/971 to 170JRTB 8/971 to 57 1/2" x 75' Short Link Chain1" Screw Pin Shackle1" x 18" Turnbuckles 113170 57 15 Aug 199715 Aug 199715 Aug 1997 5566 Kg5960 Kg5640 Kg 13,915 Kg14,900 Kg14,100 Kg SatisfactorySatisfactorySatisfactory

This is to certify that with respect to testing, examination and certification criteria for "breaking strength", "proof load" and Annex E specifications for all the lashing material, as relevant, the lashing materials are fully in compliance with the subject code.

Name Address
Makers or Suppliers:: MARINE WORKINGS LTD. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXAddress, Postal CodeTel; Fax;
Association, firm, MARINE WORKINGS LTD. Company, etc., makingthe test & examination: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXAdd