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Conventions and Codes
The essential difference between a convention and a code is that the former becomes mandatory for Contracting Parties once it enters into force (which happens when a specified number of States has accepted it).
Acceptance involves making the provisions of the convention part of national law (the aim being to standardize national maritime laws as widely as possible).
A code, on the other hand, is normally recommendatory unless it is made mandatory under the provisions of a Convention
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Conventions and Codes
Convention Mandatory Code
Recommendatory Code (CTU Code)
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Background to IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code)
MSC/Circ.383 (IMO/ILO Guidelines for Packing Cargo in Freight Containers or Vehicles); amended by by MSC/Circ.557 and Rev.1.
MSC/Circ.787 (IMO/ILO/UNECE Guidelines for Packing of Cargo Transport Units)
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Background to IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code)
Global Dialogue Forum on Safety in the Supply Chain in Relation of Packing of Containers, Geneva 21-22 February 2011:
“It is agreed that an ILO/IMO/UNECE code of practice on the packing of CTUs is necessary. The three organizations are requested to proceed with the revision of the existing guidelines for packing of CTUs which would form the code of practice.“
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Background to IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code)
IMO Maritime Safety Committee, May 2011:
“The Committee, having considered document MSC 89/7/6 (ILO), proposing the elevation of the status of the IMO/ILO/UNECE Guidelines for packing cargo transport units (CTUs) to a non-mandatory Code of Practice, as recommended by the Global Dialogue Forum on Safety in the Supply Chain in relation to the Packing of Containers, endorsed the proposal of ILO and instructed DSC 16 to contribute to the development of the new Code”.
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Background to IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code)
Informal Group of Experts for the revision of the IMO/ILO/UNECE Guidelines for Packing of Cargo Transport Units
4 meetings October 2011, April 2012, October 2012, November 2014
Draft revised Code endorsed/approved by:
● UNECE Inland Transport Committee – February 2014● IMO MSC 93 – May 2014● ILO Governing Body – November 2014
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Main features of the CTU Code
● Chain of responsibility and functions within the supply
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● CTU properties
● CTU suitability
● “dos and don’ts”
● Arrival, checking of CTU
● Packing Cargo, Securing Cargo
● Dangerous Goods
● Unpacking of CTU
● Consequences of improper packing
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Implicit and explicit references to the CTU Code or the Guidelines
SOLAS regulation VI/5.2
“Cargo, cargo units and cargo transport units shall be so packed and secured within the unit as to prevent, throughout the voyage, damage or hazard to the ships and the persons on board.“
Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and SecuringChapter 2
“2.1 Suitability of cargo for transport
Cargo carried in containers, road vehicles, shipborne barges, railway wagons, and other cargo transport units should be packed and secured within these units so as to prevent, througout the voyage, damage or hazard to the ship, to the persons on board and to the marine environment”
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Implicit and explicit references to the CTU Code or the Guidelines
IMDG Code regulation 5.4.2.1.4 Container/vehicle packing certificate
“ … all goods have been properly loaded and, where necessary, adequately braced with securing material to suit the mode(s) of transport for the intended journey (see IMO/ILO/UNECE Guidelines for packing of cargo transport units).;”
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Implicit and explicit references to the CTU Code or the Guidelines
Revised recommendations on the safe transport of dangerous cargoes and related activities in port areas (MSC.1/Circ.1216)
“7.1.8.1 The port authority should … be empowered to:… .2 inspect packages, unit loads and cargo transport units containing dangerous cargoes to verify … that the cargo transport units have been loaded, packed and secured in accordance with the IMO/ILO/UNECE Guidelines for packing of cargo transport units;”
“7.4.3.2 The cargo interests should ensure that cargo transport units are packed with dangerous cargoes in accordance with the IMO/ILO/UN ECE Guidelines for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs) or any other national or international legal requirements applicable to the mode of transport so as to ensure the safe transport and handling of such units in the port area.”
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Next steps
● Issue MSC circular for CTU Code
● Update references in IMDG Code and elsewhere
● MSC 94 to approve Informative Material related to the CTU Code, and issue MSC circulars
● Publish hard copies and request UNECE to update website where CTU Code and the informative material is available for free
● Update IMO Model Course in due time
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