- The Ramp meeting is a mandatory interaction between the vessel's command and the WW representative, normally the Cargo Super Intendent.
- The stevedore representative / supervisor should join the ramp meeting as far as practically possible.
- The ramp meeting should preferably be conducted prior to start of the cargo operation, if not then this ought to be communicated and agreed as per alignment communication.
- The purpose and standard agenda of the ramp meeting is:
- Agree on the latest cargo information. (CSI responsibilities)
- Ensure the vessel is ready for the intended cargo operation (Vessel focus area)
- That all safety and security precautions are in place.
- Any changes occurring during cargo operations after the ramp meeting must be agreed between the CSI and the vessel.
- If the vessel has received a pre-operations alignment message from the port of operation (Pre-operations alignment with vessel), the ramp meeting should, at a minimum, confirm that no changes have taken place from what was agreed upon per alignment communication.
For WW representative and vessel command check of topics to the ramp meeting go to: CSI responsibilities and Vessel focus areas) - Local checklists, on topics to check or control, can be used when so is required to ensure safe and secure operations.
There should be no signing on checklists, only to be used as guiding document.