2.3.1 The hatch cover securing and support arrangements,
chocks, etc., as well as coamings should be designed and reinforced
as necessary for carriage of timber deck cargoes. Potential weight
increase of timber deck cargoes due to water absorption, icing, etc.,
should be taken under consideration.
2.3.2 Care should be taken not to exceed the designed
maximum permissible loads on weather deck and hatch covers during
any stage of the voyage (6).