Basic requirements for members of the 360 Quality Association
The Code lays down the requirements for the equipment and configuration of a variety of details at each member's facilities. This applies to equipment concerning protection, handling and treatment of the cargo such as
for specialised reefer vessels:
- weather tightness of cargo holds
- strength and maintenance of gratings
- strength and maintenance of side shoring
- prevention of breaking glass and hard plastic
- use of airbags for securing in void space between cargo units
- stowage of cargo to ensure good circulation of air and prevent movement at sea
- maintenance of cargo gear
- Maintenance of hydraulic equipment
- proper cleaning and hygiene
- planning of sea passage
- reefer installation
- capacity of power generation plant
- temperature management
- training of crew
- standardised procedures during different stages of the voyage using checklists
for seaport terminals and stevedores:
- management processes
- staff training
- stevedoring equipment in vessels
- fixed stevedoring equipment
- rolling terminal equipment
- fixed terminal equipment
- maintenance of equipment
- product contamination & hygiene
- product quality
- temperature management
- cargo intake & despatch control