- Empty bolsters shall be unitised in a maximum of six bolsters high per bundle.
- Prior to unitising, the stevedore should remove all old lashings/steel banding.
- It is important that bolsters are stacked directly on top of each other, so that the corner casting rest firmly in the recess on the underneath bolster.
- OPERATORS rep. should always approve the handling of unitised bolsters with crane.
- Proper securing devices (Twist-locks, steel bands, etc.) are to be used between each bundle of empty bolsters. When loaded under deck, a minimum of 4 chain lashings should be attached from the uppermost bolster in each bundle to deck or lashed as instructed by Vessel Master or OPERATORS rep.