1.1 The elements are intended primarily for the
information and guidance of the following parties which, it is considered,
are in some way associated with either the design or the operation
of the ship or, alternatively, with the design, presentation or loading
of cargo units including vehicles. They are:
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.1 shipbuilders;
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.2 shipowners;
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.3 shipmasters;
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.4 port authorities;
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.5 shippers;
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.6 forwarding agents;
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.7 road hauliers;
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.8 stevedores;
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.9 cargo unit and vehicle manufacturers;
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.10 insurers;
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.11 railway operators; and
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.12 packers of containers at inland depots.