Weather dependent lashing (only applicable to some specific vessels)

A weather dependent lashing approval allows for a vessel master to carry a certain amount of cargo unsecured.

The approval is limited to predefined trade areas and weather conditions with maximum wave heights.

(NOTE: THE FINAL DECISION TO ALLOW THE LOADING OF UNITS ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER DEPENDENT LASHING METHOD IS TAKEN BY THE VESSEL MASTER)

The following factors must be fulfilled in order to carry unsecured cargo:

1. The vessel must be approved by Flag and/or Class authorities for the intended operation.
2. The vessel Master must have given approval of the intended operation based on criteria outlined in the flag and/or Class approval as well as the "Weather Dependent Lashing addendum" to the vessel's cargo securing manual issued by the vessel owner