2.1 All containers should be effectively secured
in such a way as to protect them from sliding and tipping. Hatch covers
carrying containers should be adequately secured to the ship.
2.2 Containers should be secured using one of
the three methods recommended in figure 1 or methods equivalent thereto.
Method A Medium-weight containers: weight of top container not more than 70% of that
of bottom container
Method B Medium-weight containers: weight of top container may be more than 70% of
that of bottom container
Method C Heavy-weight containers: weight of top container may be more than 70% of
that of bottom container
2.3 Lashings should preferably consist of wire
ropes or chains or material with equivalent strength and elongation
characteristics.
2.4 Timber shoring should not exceed 2 m in length.
2.5 Wire clips should be adequately greased, and
tightened so that the dead end of the wire is visibly compressed (figure 2).
Figure 2
2.6 Lashings should be kept, when possible, under
equal tension.