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Gard Guidance Masters

2.12.4.6 CONTAINER WEIGHT AND STABILITY

The weight of containers is sometimes not properly checked ashore or the tare weight has been disregarded which will affect the vessel’s stability. The maximum container stack or tier weight may also be affected. If in any doubt the Master is advised to
  • carry out his/her own stability tests
  • re-check the vessel’s stability calculations
  • demand clarification from ashore
  • unload and re-weigh the suspect containers.