Common Problems and Recommendations for Marine Lashing

Common Issues in Marine Lashing and Securing

Absence of Securing Manual

Some ships do not have an approved marine lashing and securing manual. Marine lashing relies solely on the crew's experience, which may lead to improper securing and fail to guarantee the safety of the cargo.

Severe Rust on Cargo Hold Bases

Some ships have rusted hold bases that do not meet the specified securing strength, rendering marine lashing devices unstable and posing safety risks.

Improper Connection of Marine Lashing Wire Ends

When securing ships, if the wire ends of the marine lashing belts are directly connected to the hatch coaming without inserting them into the marine lashing rings, it results in poor securing, increasing the risk of container slippage.

Unreasonable Stowage

Some ships do not perform stability calculations, leading to unreasonable stowage that exceeds the maximum deck load. This results in ship instability, increasing the risk of capsizing or cargo displacement.

Marine Lashing Materials Not Meeting Requirements

Some ships only use marine lashing belts without steel wires for securing, which reduces the firmness of the marine lashing and cannot effectively prevent containers from moving or falling off in adverse weather conditions.

Marine Lashing Safety Management Recommendations

Equip Necessary Approved Documents

Each ship should have an approved marine lashing securing manual, stability calculation book, and loading manual. These documents provide clear operational norms and calculation bases for the crew, ensuring cargo securing work meets safety requirements.

Equip Sufficient Marine Lashing Equipment

Ships should be equipped with sufficient marine lashing equipment and devices as required by the relevant approved documents. Tools such as twistlocks, bridge connectors, bases, bottom locks, positioning cones, and marine lashing belts should be available to ensure each container is securely fastened, avoiding sliding or falling accidents.

Operate Strictly According to the Securing Manual

Marine lashing work should be carried out strictly according to the container securing and marine lashing calculation book or securing manual to avoid non-standard marine lashing or situations not meeting safety standards.

Enhance Cooperation between Ship and Dock

Ships and docks should enhance cooperation to jointly prevent container overboard accidents. During container loading, dedicated personnel should supervise dock operations, ensuring tools such as twistlocks, bridge locks, tie rods, and marine lashing belts are in place, ensuring each container is effectively secured.

Strengthen Dock Unit Supervision

Dock units should strengthen the supervision and inspection of container ship securing and marine lashing conditions. Only ships meeting marine lashing requirements should be allowed to depart, ensuring the safety of containers during transport.