Key handling and locking instructions

If instructions are given to lock units, below instructions should be followed.

1. The key or key 's shall be delivered to the vessel in an orderly way and properly marked.
2. The keys should be marked and separated by POD.
3. Following information should be stated on each key:
   • POL and POD
   • VIN number
   • Maker / Color
   • Stowage location (deck and hold)
4. The POL shall produce one (1) Discharge Key Receipt per POD.
5. Key(s) should be delivered on-board together with a Discharge Key Receipt.
6. It is the responsibility of the vessel's Master to control that all keys are accounted for in the POL.
7. The key receipt shall be duly signed by the vessel Master and OPERATORS representative/agent upon receipt in POL. (Both to keep one copy each.)
8. The vessel Master is responsible to deliver keys and a copy of all discharge key receipt 's at the correct POD. Original signed discharge key receipts to be saved on-board.
9. Locked units should always be stated in the exception list.