General guidance for Reefer Cargo Temperature Recording

A Partlow recorder registers temperature on a pressure sensitive circular chart over 31 day period. If the voyage transit is expected to exceed 31 days, care must be taken to ensure charts are replaced before expiry. The first chart should be placed under-neath the new chart in order to build up a complete temperature record for the entire voyage up until arrival at the final destination. These charts should always carry the following endorsements:

  • Name of Vessel
  • Voyage Number
  • Container Number
  • Temperature Setting
  • Load Port
  • Discharge Port
  • Date of Stuffing/Change
  • Ventilators: Closed/Open (degrees)
  • Humidity Controls (HMC) (percentage)