Section 8D: Cargo Operation: Cellular Container Ships
For cellular container ships only: cargo information, stowage, lashing, stability and reefer care. Not for non-cellular ships carrying containers.
Vessel type alone does not determine applicability. Check each entry’s cargo, equipment and other conditions; this selector does not set an inspection response.
Cargo information before loading
Written cargo details support safe stowage.
Open preparation guide →Dangerous-goods documents and stowage
Declared dangerous goods have documents and risk-based stowage checks.
Open preparation guide →Container seal checks
Seal checks and discrepancies are documented.
Open preparation guide →Flat-rack cargo protection
Flat-rack cargo is secured and protected for the voyage.
Open preparation guide →Verified gross mass before loading
VGM reaches the ship and terminal in time for loading decisions.
Open preparation guide →Fore-and-aft container stowage
Deck and hatch-cover container orientation is checked.
Open preparation guide →Block stowage and isolated stacks
Isolated stacks and the coastal-ship exception are assessed.
Open preparation guide →Lashing procedures in the SMS
Safe securing work is covered by documented ship procedures.
Open preparation guide →Ship-specific Cargo Securing Manual
Officers use an approved, current manual matched to the vessel.
Open preparation guide →Securing equipment inspections and certificates
Lashing equipment is identifiable, certified and serviceable.
Open preparation guide →Reserve securing devices
Adequate spare gear is available for unexpected needs.
Open preparation guide →Cargo Safe Access Plan
The applicable safe-access plan is prepared and followed.
Open preparation guide →Fixed securing points
Securing points provide suitable leads and adequate capacity.
Open preparation guide →Damaged gear removal and reporting
Defective securing arrangements are reported and gear withdrawn.
Open preparation guide →Stability instrument approval and tests
The stability tool is approved, current and verified.
Open preparation guide →Pre-loading plan review
The Chief Officer reviews the updated plan before loading.
Open preparation guide →Heavy-stack checks
Planned stack weights stay within structural and lashing limits.
Open preparation guide →Heavy-over-light stowage
Weight distribution follows the approved CSM conditions.
Open preparation guide →Lashing pattern supplied to terminal
The approved lashing pattern is communicated and posted.
Open preparation guide →Port ballast plan execution
Ballast operations follow the plan for the port stay.
Open preparation guide →Actual-loading spot checks
The ship checks actual loading against the plan.
Open preparation guide →Bay lashing inspection and sign-off
Completed bay lashings are checked and signed off.
Open preparation guide →Next-port bridge visibility
Visibility is checked for the next arrival condition.
Open preparation guide →Securing-force assessment
Calculations and gear capacity support the securing arrangement.
Open preparation guide →Post-departure lashing checks
Lashings are rechecked after the stow settles.
Open preparation guide →Securing personnel training
Personnel are trained for the gear and hazards of their tasks.
Open preparation guide →Ship-terminal radio communication
Enough radios support direct operational communication.
Open preparation guide →Emergency IMDG spotting plan
Dangerous-goods locations and segregation are current.
Open preparation guide →Reefer temperature records
Reefer temperatures are monitored and traceable.
Open preparation guide →Reefer spares and fault response
Spares and competence support reefer breakdown response.
Open preparation guide →Reefer power and power-pack arrangements
Reefer supply capacity and equipment are suitable.
Open preparation guide →Calcium-hypochlorite hazard awareness
Officers understand heat-release hazards and cargo-specific stowage.
Open preparation guide →Cargo-operation records
Loading and discharge activities have adequate records.
Open preparation guide →No matching entries found.
References 8.1 were removed in RISQ 3.2. Removed references are excluded from active entries.
Independent DeepDraft preparation guide, based on the supplied RISQ 3.2 questionnaire. Not an official RightShip product or inspection report.