What are preparations for loading CAR CARRIER ?

• Loading vehicles on a deck having a height and area suitable for the vehicle size

Doing this will prevent top and back striking. It should be noted that some ships have a limited turning space around the inner ramps and so there is a danger that the movement of over length vehicles may involve the risk of collision.

• Prevention of human injury

There are places on the deck where there is bad visibility and slippery surfaces. Special safety precautions such as speed restrictions, warnings of obstructions, the manning of traffic controllers and slip prevention, should all be taken.

Vehicles are either driven from the quay wall apron via a shore ramp or loaded by crane (derrick) to be stowed away at a prescribed place. However, there are accident risks for both men and cargo such as mentioned below.

Therefore the items described in this chapter on performing Roll-on, loading and lashing operations should be kept in mind. Loading instructions are generally applicable also to unloading.