Operators representative shall ensure that the operations plan is communicated, per alignment mail, with the vessel as soon as practically possible.
- Estimated time and position of berthing.
- Starting time, number of shifts planned, breaks and expected intervals of no operations.
- Estimated Time of Completion and Departure (ETD).
- Suggested time and place for the ramp meeting.
- Number of working gangs.
- Working sequence - plan, including panel movements advise and / or cargo-shifting plan if relevant.
- Emergency contact procedures and any local safety and security information.
- Dangerous Goods list.
- If the Master have special request this must be communicated as soon as possible, in order to have enough time for organizing if necessary (example: extra labor might be needed).The Master shall revert on the pre-operational alignment message without delay confirming all understood or ask for clarification/additional information.
- Lashing management to be aligned between stevedores and vessel: placing rubber mats on behalf of vessel and on behalf of cargo (anti slip in stow or on ramps)) / moving of lashing / equipment boxes.