4.1 The unit loads should be stowed in such a
way that securing, if needed, can be performed on all sides of the
stow.
4.2 The unit loads should be stowed without any
void space between the loads and the ship's sides to prevent the unit
loads from racking.
4.3 When unit loads have to be stowed on top of
each other, attention should be paid to the strength of pallets and
the shape and the condition of the unit loads.
4.4 Precautions should be taken when unit loads
are mechanically handled to avoid damaging the unit loads.