During snowy and icy conditions, contamination might be difficult to discover. Snow and ice could hide dirt from being discovered, but it could also contain dirt that when melting, risk cross contaminating nearby cargo or the vessel cargo hold.
Whenever possible, excessive amounts of snow should be removed before loading.
Any snow remaining on cargo to be agreed with Vessel Master or his representative to ensure vessels stability is continued acceptable for departure & conditions due to melting snow will not cause serious problems to the vessel on the voyage ahead.
Removal of snow, ice or water on cargo
- Excessive snow should be removed with a soft brush before cargo enters the vessels cargo hold.
- Iced windows must be de-iced using standard plastic ice scrapers or de-icing spray or by letting the vehicle warm up, special care should be observed when removing ice close to riubber moldings.
- Severe frost on the windshield can be removed with vehicle's window heater.
- Frozen wiper blades should only be released manually.
- H&H units are to be brushed where excessive snow is gathered, where so is possible.
- Roll trailers and flatbeds are to be brushed where excessive snow is gathered.
Water on cargo
- Excessive rainwater in H&H units or on BB cargo shall be removed before loading.