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Gard Guidance Masters TRAILERS

It is often difficult, if not impossible, for the Master and his/her officers to check whether the cargo is properly lashed within the trailers being loaded. Furthermore, the centre of gravity of a trailer cannot be checked due to the speed of loading and the fact that the cargo is covered by tarpaulins and sealed by customs.

If there is any indication of
  • cargo pressing against the tarpaulin
  • cargo having shifted during loading
  • the trailer listing, the trailer should be rejected if no inspection of the cargo can be carried out.