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Gard Guidance Masters

2.12.9.1 GENERAL

The main hazards and causes of damage in the operation of ro–ro cargo vessels are
  • instability of the vessel due to uneven distribution of the load
  • insufficient lashing and securing of cargo on rolling stock
  • insufficient lashing and securing of rolling stock and trailers on board the vessel
  • wrongly declared or undeclared dangerous cargo loaded on trailers
  • negligent closing of watertight doors and ramps.