Same rules for putting a bike on a ship as on a trailer, North Sea can be really rough so compress the front forks and tie down the rear wheel, it wont go anywhere then. Try tying down a bike and putting it on a trailer with the strap over the seat and you will see it tumbling down the road sooner or later. Having the centre stand or side stand down will only damage the bike in really bad weather.
You'll find that the ferry companies insist you provide and do the tie down to avoid liability when things go pear shaped and the bike goes sliding around the car deck.
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