GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Jun 10, 2026

Open-Deck Cargo Handling Standards

Shipping operators and vessel officers follow technical and operational guidelines for safe stowage and cargo securing on open decks.

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Last updated: 10 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Cargoes/Pages/CargoSecuring.aspx

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