All damaged equipment is removed immediately. Spares are always carried on board. A stowage planner is only as good as the data he receives. We ensure that stack and weight limits and complete stowage position plans are made available for the crew. This ensures that container racking limits are not exceeded, hatch covers and tank tops are not overstressed and stows are safe and secure.
Staff routinely monitor the stow throughout the voyage.
A thorough examination of all stowage methods are made prior to sailing such as checking twist locks, galvanised rods, securing points and base sockets. Dangerous goods are segregated as per the IMDG code, national legislation and the ships dangerous goods document of compliance. Hazardous goods are always checked once loaded to ensure it is safely stowed and there are no leaks. Reefer containers are stowed only where they can be connected to electricity power supplies. All reefers are set to the temperatures as specified by the shipper and staff make systematic checks throughout the voyage.