4.3 Acceptance of road vehicles for transport by sea on ro-ro ships
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4.3 Acceptance of road vehicles for transport by sea on ro-ro ships

  4.3.1 The master should not accept a road vehicle for transport on board his ship unless satisfied that the road vehicle is apparently suitable for the intended voyage and is provided with at least the securing points specified in section 5 of the annex to resolution A.581(14).

  4.3.2 In exceptional circumstances, where there is some doubt that the recommendations of 4.3.1 can or need to be fulfilled, the master may accept the vehicle for shipment, after taking into account the condition of the vehicle and the expected nature of the intended voyage.

Parent topic: Chapter 4 - Semi-Standardized Stowage and Securing
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