A.1.13 All ballast tanks required for the voyage
and included in the stability calculations should be filled before
the commencement of loading on deck and it should be ensured that
free surfaces are eliminated in all tanks intended to be completely
full or empty.
A.1.14 Hatch covers and other openings to spaces
below deck should be closed, secured and battened down.
A.1.15 Air pipes, ventilators, etc., should be
protected and examined to ascertain their effectiveness against entry
of water.
A.1.16 Objects which might obstruct cargo stowage
on deck should be removed and secured safely in places appropriate
for storage.
A.1.17 Accumulation of ice and snow on areas to
be loaded and on packaged timber should be removed.
A.1.18 All sounding pipes on the deck should be
reviewed and necessary precautions should be taken that safe access
to these remains.
A.1.19 Cargo securing equipment should be examined
in preparation for use in securing of timber deck cargoes and any
defective equipment found should be removed from service, tagged for
repair and replaced.
A.1.20 It should be confirmed that uprights utilized
are in compliance with the requirements in the ship's Cargo Securing
Manual.
A.1.21 firm and level stowage surface should be
prepared. Dunnage, where used, should be of rough lumber and placed
in the direction which will spread the load across the ship's hatches
or main deck structure and assist in draining.
A.1.22 Extra lashing points, if required, should
be approved by the Administration.
A.1.23 It should be ensured that dunnage is readily
available and in good condition.
A.1.24 Friction enhancing arrangements, where
fitted, should be checked for their condition.
A.1.25 Cranes with wires, brakes, micro switches
and signals (if they are to be used) should be controlled.
A.1.26 It should be verified that illumination
on deck is working and ready for use.