Confirming the condition of the stowage/securing inside CTUs
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Confirming the condition of the stowage/securing inside CTUs

  5.9 The following items should be checked by the inspector:

  • .1 the mass of the cargo is evenly distributed over the floor; heavy packages are sufficiently supported;

  • .2 the centre of gravity is close to the mid-length of the CTU;

  • .3 where appropriate, void spaces are filled with dunnage, cardboard, air bags or other suitable material to ensure a minimum likelihood of movement of packages/cargo during transport;

  • .4 the cargo is secured against movement towards the door;

  • .5 if the cargo is secured by blocking or lashing: the securing material is of appropriate strength and lashings are sufficiently tensioned; and

  • .6 packing should comply with IMO/ILO/UNECE Guidelines for Packing Cargo Transport Units, as amended, and/or appropriate national legislation.

Parent topic: 5 Items to check during an inspection
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