Guidance

MGN 418 Roll-on/roll-off ships stowage and securing of vehicles

Reminds industry of codes and standards which should be followed and includes key extracts from these documents for ease of reference.

Documents

Details

Guidance includes:

  • compliance of freight vehicles presented for shipment at UK ports with information on ferry securing arrangements
  • compliance of roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) vessels with regards to the numbers of lashing points on ship’s decks
  • compliance with the approved Cargo Securing Manual and proper use of chocks on wheels

Notice to:

  • all shipbuilders
  • classification societies
  • ship owners
  • ship operators and managers
  • ship’s masters and officers
  • ship safety officials and other persons employed on roll-on/roll-off ships
  • securing equipment manufacturers
  • port authorities
  • shippers
  • forwarding agents
  • road hauliers
  • stevedores
  • freight vehicle manufacturers
  • insurers
  • railway operators and packers of containers and vehicles at inland depots.
Published 28 July 2010