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Container Lashing Information

The document discusses container shipping terminology and procedures. It explains the bay-row-tier system for locating container positions on ships and principles of on-deck container stowage. It also covers equipment used for lashing and securing containers, safety precautions for crews, and ways to monitor cargo and prevent damage during voyages.

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Container Lashing Information

The document discusses container shipping terminology and procedures. It explains the bay-row-tier system for locating container positions on ships and principles of on-deck container stowage. It also covers equipment used for lashing and securing containers, safety precautions for crews, and ways to monitor cargo and prevent damage during voyages.

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WHAT DO THE MARKS ON CONTAINERS INDICATE?

Addition labels (“High cube”, “Super heavy”) Dangerous cargo (DG)


WHAT IS THE BAY-ROW-TIER SYSTEM?
Container slot position on ship is determined by three co-ordinates: Bay – Row – Tier.
Bays are the container blocks, numbered from bow to stern with odd numbers for 20’ ft.
containers and even numbers for 40’ ft. containers. The even number between two 20’ ft.
containers is used to define 40’ ft. bays.

Rows are numbered from centerline to portside with even numbers and from centerline to
starboard side with odd numbers. The container row stowed on the centerline is marked 00.
Tiers are the vertical layers. In underdeck stows, containers are numbered vertically with even
numbers from bottom to top.
On deck, stowage is indicated by code 8 followed by an even number sequence.
WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES OF ON-DECK CONTAINER STOWAGE?
All containers on deck are secured with twist locks and lashings. These usually consist of steel
rods and turnbuckles.

LASHING ROD - is used to secure Turnbuckle - Device for adjusting the


container stacks on deck. It used with tension in rods
turnbuckles.
The rods are long for securing 3d tier container and short for securing 2nd or 1st tier containers.
SOCKET FOUNDATIONS used for locating base twistlocks on deck (For first tier container).

SEMI AUTOMATIC TWISTLOCKS used for connecting other tiers conteiners.

These are install and removed from the corner of container by stevedores on shore.
WHAT EQUIPMENT IS USED FOR LASHING AND SECURING CONTAINERS?
Fixed fittings (equipment welded to the deck) – foundations for installing twistlocks under the
container; lashing plates, D-RINGS – for connecting turnbuckles to deck,

flush socket foundations foundations lashing plates D-RINGS

Loose fittings – Twistlocks, bridge fittings, spanners, lashing rods and turnbuckles.

stacking cones, are used to secure containers inside the cargo hold

MANUAL TWISTLOCKS using with foundations on deck only

MIDLOCK STACKER is used on deck with 20’ ft containers inside the bay

- SEMI AUTOMATIC TWISTLOCKS

BRIDGE FITTINGS are used to link together the top of containers,


can be used on deck or in a hold.

- spanners for closing and opening turnbuckles


Turnbuckle - Device for adjusting the tension in rods

LASHING ROD - is used to secure container stacks on deck. It used with


turnbuckles.

HOW ARE CONTAINER STOWED BELOW DECK


In cargo hold below deck vessel has a 40 feet CELL GUIDES. The containers are slotted into cell
guides.
In the case of loading 40' containers in the cargo hold, there is no need to install stacking cones.
In the case of loading 20' containers in the cargo hold, stacking cones should be installed to prevent
movement of containers inside cell guides.
WHAT ARE THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE CREW WHILE HANDLING
CONTAINERS
Always use personal protective equipment with high visibility clothing.
Safe movement on board ship necessary while having cargo operations in port and at sea as well.
Never thrown fittings on the ship’s deck from height.
Never stand or walk under a raised container.
If working from a portable ladder, secure the ladder properly and wear safety harness.
Take care climbing onto a lashing bridge. There could be items of equipment that can fall.
Never climb up a stack of containers.

WHAT ACTIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT DURING THE VOYAGE TO ENSURE


THE SAFETY OF THE CARGO AND THE SHIP?
Proper container lashing is one of the most important aspects of securing cargo safely on the ships.
When the ship is sailing, lashing must be checked at least once a day and tightened whenever
necessary.
If the ship is entered to the rough sea or in case of heavy weather, lashing should be frequently
checked and additional lashing must be provided wherever required.
Cargo containers carrying dangerous goods must be checked at regular intervals of time, especially
in bad weather. Dangerous goods containers must be frequently checked for leakages or damages
while the ship is sailing.
Refer containers must also be checked and monitored at least twice a day for proper functioning.
Frequent monitoring is required in case of special reefer cargo containers or containers which are
suspected to malfunctioning.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF CONTAINER DAMAGE/LOSSES AND


WAYS TO AVOID THEM?
One of the common causes of container damage is under-declared overweight containers that
create pressure on the conteiner under. Overweight containers can make problems, including
overloading of lashings and container frames, because heavy containers are stowed on light and
stack loading is exceeded.
An essential part of the planning process is the confirmation
that allowable stack weights are not exceeded.
Poor lashing installed
Improperly selected, improperly applied or poorly maintained
lashing can influence a containers collapse incident.
Conventional lashing systems include a range of loose lashing
parts such as twistlocks, lashing bars and turnbuckles
combined with fixed sockets and lashing plates.

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