Cargo checks during sea voyage

The Master shall arrange cargo checks after departure and during voyage. Records of checks to be in the deck logbook:

1. As soon as possible after leaving each loading port.
2. First three days: a daily check of all cargo loaded (lashing/securing, leakage, damages)
3. Thereafter, checks should be conducted every third day at a minimum.
4. In rough weather, checks should be conducted every day or more frequently as required by the weather and/or cargo, however, ensure crew safety entering the cargo holds and throughout the inspection (i.e., additional personnel / reporting requirements etc.).
5. During fire rounds special attention to be given to 2nd hand units.
6. It is of outmost importance that extra focus is put on athwartships stowed units during all cargo checks.
7. Any abnormalities found during the cargo lashing inspection or damage observation is to be reported back to POL and to: GlobalCargoQuality@walwil.com