Choking is required for voids exceeding 60cm in rubber stow.
Choking is also required for the third high pallet loaded in front of ventilator outlets.
When securing by lashing chains after completion of stow it is important that every vertical tier is secured properly. This will be best achieved by the use of corner protectors covering more than one pallet.
S/W rubber shall be protected by corner protectors or similar to avoid chafing by the lashing chain.
Crated rubber can be secured by chain lashing and with corner protectors to protect the cargo.
Damage to rubber pallets should be reported to Vessel Master and the OPERATORS representative.