RULE 425. When discharging scows in excess of 6 bundles high alongside a vessel, the following 3 conditions must be met otherwise the top layers above 6 bundles will be skimmed off prior to using fork lift trucks.

(a) Package lumber must be stowed on scows in accordance with accepted scow loading plans.

(b) Loaded scows must be stable.

(c) Lift trucks must be of adequate size to reach the top layer of stow.

A load of package lumber is defined as 2 packages or bundles; one package or bundle is defined as ½ a load.