Reefer container stowage

Reefer Container Stowage

Reefer containers proposed for stowage must be accompanied by a reefer manifest. This reefer manifest should contain information regarding Container No., Stow position, Commodity, Temperature and Ventilation status.

Stowage location of reefers must be checked against vessels reefer receptacle locations. In case reefer containers must be loaded in irregular locations, it must be confirmed that monitoring and repair will be possible during the voyage and that vessel has sufficient extension cables for providing power.

Reefer containers shall not be stowed on extreme outboard locations on deck.

It must be borne in mind that number of working reefer receptacles, extension cables and condition of auxiliary machinery (generators) available on board may limit the maximum number of reefer containers that the vessel can safely carry.

Other factors should be taken into account before accepting a containership cargo stowage plan :

• Stacking Weights

• Lashing strength

• Dangerous goods stowage and segregation

• Out of Gauge Container Stowage

• Special Container Stowage

• 20’ or 40’ or 45’ Compulsory Stowage Locations

• Irregular Stowage of Containers

• Over-stow of Containers

• Hatch Cover Clearance (High cube containers Under Deck )

• Other matters regarding cargo stowage as necessary

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