Vessel Stowage
Stowage guides by cargo type
Stowage principles, securing and pre-loading checks for the cargo that challenges planners most.
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Steel coils
Heavy, dense steel coils: eye orientation, dunnage, chocks, locking coils and tank top loads.
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Excavators and heavy equipment
Tracked machines on LCTs, barges and Ro-Ros: track loads, swing lock, lashing and stoppers.
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Power transformers
Heavy, high-value cargo: off-centre CoG, manufacturer lifting points, shock recorders and grillage.
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Steel pipes
Steel and coated line pipe: fore-and-aft stowage, nesting, stack height limits and end stops.
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Vehicles
Cars, trucks and trailers on Ro-Ros, ferries and LCTs: lane metres, axle loads, lashing points, spacing.
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Reefer containers
Refrigerated containers: set point, plugs, pre-trip inspection, ventilation and monitoring on board.
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