What are factors taken into account when Stowing Timber cargo?

• Lashings becoming slack due to compaction of the cargo during the voyage, unsuitable devices for tightening the lashing systems and/or inadequate strength of the lashings;
• Movement of the cargo across the hatch covers due to insufficient friction, particularly in ice and snow;
• Heavy rolling or pitching of the ship;
• Impact from heavy seas.

1.5 Great care should be taken to keep the ship in an upright condition during loading as even a slight list will impose a considerable load on the retaining uprights. The necessity for prudent ship handling during the voyage cannot be overstressed; imprudent ship handling can nullify even the best of stowages.

1.6 The lashings should be in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Code and may comprise the following types: