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Gard Guidance Masters

2.12.4.9 SPECIAL STOWAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Although the stow is generally planned ashore, the Master and his/her officers should ensure that special stowage instructions from the shipper to avoid exposing the cargo to high temperatures are met. Containers with high value contents – if known – should be stowed under deck.

If containers are to be loaded on vessels not purpose built for their carriage, the vessel’s individual Cargo Securing Manual must be referred to.