- Steering and brakes must be in working condition.
- Tow bar is to be supplied, or proper tow vehicle is used. (no chain or slings are to be used for towing)
- Tow vehicle to be clearly marked with towing capacity and labelled with TOWED UNIT clearly visible.
- Unit to be towed must be rubber wheeled and have all wheels in good working order.
- Towing of steel or rubber tracked units is prohibited.
All units requiring towing should be clearly marked "TOW UNIT" on the stowage plan and the exception list.
Towed units are preferred to be placed on main deck to avoid unnecessary risk during internal ramp movement.
Safety evaluation for onboard stowage location should be done before loading considering:
- Cargo weight
- Type of towbar equipment
- Age of unit and equipment
- If a unit is towed up or down in the vessels internal ramp system, suitable safety measures should be taken, such as placing a braking unit in the rear of the tow unit.