5.1 Shippers or any other party involved with
presenting cargo units including vehicles for shipment should appreciate
that such items can be subjected to forces of great magnitude, particularly
in the transverse direction and especially in adverse weather conditions.
Consequently, it is of importance that they should be constantly aware
of this fact and that they ensure that:
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.1 cargo units including vehicles are suitable
for the intended sea transport;
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.2 cargo units including vehicles are provided
with adequate securing points for the securing of cargo unit or vehicle
to the ship and the cargo to the cargo unit or vehicle;
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.3 the cargo in the cargo unit or vehicle is adequately
stowed and secured to withstand the forces which may arise during
sea transport; and
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.4 in general the cargo unit or vehicle is clearly
marked and provided with documentation to indicate its gross weight
and any precautions which may have to be observed during sea transport.
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.5 the CSAP, when applicable, and the lashing
plan as required for by the CSM should be provided to the terminal
operator in adequate time prior to the arrival of the ships.