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Who does the rule apply to?
From 1 January 2008, Maritime Rules Part 24B.10(2) requires all road freight, road tank and road livestock vehicles with a gross weight of more than 3.5 tonnes to have secure lashing points fitted in accordance with the International Standard ISO 9367-1, so that they can be properly fastened during transit on all ro-ro vessels. All other vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must already have suitable lashing points fitted to travel.
Why do I need to have lashing points fitted?
Currently, many heavy vehicles aren’t fitted with secure lashing points, or if they are, they are often placed too low, which means they cannot be properly secured. This has resulted in some vehicles moving during rough weather, causing some major damage and potentially resulting in a serious injury or worse. The minimum lashing strength needs to be at least 10 tonnes.
What happens after 1 January 2008 if I still don’t comply?
Those who do not comply with the requirement after 1 January will be refused access on board ro-ro vessels by the ship’s master.
What do the lashing points look like?
The lashing points comprise a metal loop permanently fixed to the vehicle’s chassis. The size of the vehicle determines how many lashing points are required. The hole inside the metal loop must be no smaller than 80mm in diameter (see diagram below).
Diagram of a secure lashing point (Dimensions are in millimetres).
Where can I get the lashing points fitted?
Lashing points should be fitted by engineering companies with access to certifying engineers approved by Land Transport New Zealand. For a list of certifying engineers, visit: www.landtransport.govt.nz/certifiers, or phone your nearest Certificate of Fitness station.
Lashing points should be rated to ensure they meet appropriate strength standards. Vehicles also need to be fitted with an information plate showing how many securing points they have and their rating.
Where can I find out more?
For more information about the secure lashing point requirements:
More resources
Click here to download the distributable publication version (PDF)of this page.
Click here to download the Maritime New Zealand Rule Part 24B windscreen reminder for heavy vehicles.
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