Jet Jockey, That's a bit harsh calling it a joke.
I can understand the situation where an operation gradually changes, in this case from standard palletised loads to heavy vehicles. The effects of this change aren't acknowledged. The training and procedures aren't updated to reflect the change. The people involved don't realise they are working beyond their competence.
But to even ATTEMPT such a load in Bastian without having a W&B manual even for reference is damnear criminal! For the supervisors to allow it without getting proper guidance SHOULD BE criminal!