3.1 General
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3.1 General

  3.1.1 Cargoes should be properly stowed and secured during sea-transport. Regular visual checks of the securing arrangements should be carried out.

  3.1.2 Closed containers should not normally be opened while the vessel is at sea unless an emergency situation (e.g. fire or spillage) occurs. All necessary precautions should be taken to prevent injury to personnel.

Parent topic: 3 Sea-Transport
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