Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)

Cargo Securing Manual is the ship-specific manual required under SOLAS VI/5 + VII/6 documenting the cargo-securing arrangements + fixed securing devices + calculation methodology per the IMO CSS Code. Approved by the flag administration or authorised class society. Chief Officer + Master reference the CSM for every non-standard cargo. PSC + class survey inspect the CSM + verify that stowage matches its provisions.