The Basics of Cargo Lashing and Securing on Ships
Cargo securing through lashing and other methods is an important aspect of cargo stowage on container ships. Find out about the basics of container lashing in the article.
Download LR’s FREE Guide: A Master’s Guide to Container Securing
Lloyd’s Register’s powerful free guide – A Master’s Guide to Container Securing provides vital information on container security systems and the causes of lashing failures. It also offers advice as to how to minimize losses on container ships.
Real Life Accident: Stevedore Gets Hit By A Broken Chain in A Near-Fatal Accident
Stevedores were securing containers on board a vessel with chain slings. During the securing of one container, the chain broke at the hook and hit a stevedore on the head.