Whenever cranes or forklifts are used to lift loads, hook securing devices for cargo handling are a mandatory line of defence at the hook head: these mechanical or electromechanical safety mechanisms prevent slings or loads from slipping free unintentionally.
Source: https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/CargoSecuring/Pages/Manual.aspx
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