ISO/TC 8/SC 4/WG 7 - Marine cargo securing devices

This document specifies types, dimensions and strength characteristics of devices used for securing ro-ro cargoes in sea transportation. It can also be used as a reference for road vehicles secured on inland vessels.

This document specifies general terms for cargo securing systems on ships, as well as specific terms for cargo securing on container ships and on ro-ro ships. It is applicable to the design, manufacture, trade, teaching and other fields of cargo securing systems on ships. NOTE ISO 3874 defines specific terms for handling and securing methods on series 1 freight containers.

ISO 17905:2015 specifies the requirements for installation, inspection and maintenance of container securing devices for ships (hereinafter referred to as "securing devices") to ensure their safe use.