When maneuvering external ramps, the Vessel Master is responsible to ensure that below is considered.
- Driveways/walkways are safe and marked and cones distributed as required.
- Vessel is required to have enough crew with knowledge how to operate the external ramp.
- When setting external ramps, the wharf surface must be protected against damage to the quay.
- When the angle becomes too steep (more than 10 degrees), RoRo cargo operation must not continue until the angle is adjusted properly, for side ramp resetting ramp to another lower deck or upper deck.
- The heeling angle should always not exceed 3 degrees during cargo operation to avoid damage to stern ramp hinges.