Every time I have taken the ferry (Dover - Calais and Poole- Cherbourg) they have every time had a proper ratchet strap with a big cushion to put over your seat.
I prefer on side stand. I keep a 2m sling racthet under my seat just in case they don't have one. Halford or B&Q.
Don't put the bike in gear as in rough seas the bike will rock backwards and forwards and can damage your clutch / gears. Just take a couple of elastic bands and tie up your brake lever. They will also have chocks (rubber/wood wedges) for you to put in front/behind of your wheels.
Park the bike facing the bows.
Check that the crew tie your bike down properly. Let them do it. If you tie it and it comes loose and slams into another car you are liable. If they do it they get the bill.
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