Container slot shortages have led some bulk operators to consider carrying containers in holds or above deck. The London P&I Club is clear: bulk carriers are generally not designed for container carriage.
Lack of lashing points, tank-top limitations, hatch cover loading and weathertight integrity create material risks. Without a CSS Code–compliant stowage and lashing plan, verified structural assessments and early Class involvement, seaworthiness under the Hague-Visby Rules may be challenged—undermining claim defensibility.
📄 Official paper: London P&I Club – Stop Loss Update (Nov 2021)
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👉 Open question: how do you manage “out-of-design” cargo requests while preserving compliance and insurance protection?
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