Lashing Wires - Container Ship Specific
Marine container lashing wires are flexible wire-rope assemblies used to restrain containers or associated securing equipment against vessel motions. They are selected and arranged according to the ship's approved Cargo Securing Manual and container securing plan.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Lashing Wires |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Container Ship Specific |
| Product Reference | 469 |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. High-tensile steel wire-rope construction |
| 2. Fitted with eyes, thimbles, hooks or other approved end terminations |
| 3. Used with compatible tensioning and securing fittings |
| 4. Designed to withstand dynamic loads from vessel motion |
| 5. Available with corrosion-resistant galvanized finishes |
Applications of Lashing Wires
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Securing containers in approved deck or hold arrangements |
| 2. Supplementary restraint for containerized or unitized cargo |
| 3. Replacement wire assemblies in legacy container lashing systems |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Applicable references include ISO 3874 for handling and securing freight containers, ISO 2408 or EN 12385-4 for steel wire ropes, the IMO CSS Code, and SOLAS cargo-securing requirements. Final assembly requirements are defined by the vessel's approved Cargo Securing Manual. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Cargo securing arrangements may be reviewed or approved by DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK or the vessel's relevant classification society. Approval is vessel- and arrangement-specific; individual wires should have traceable material and test documentation where required. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Install only in the positions and configuration stated in the approved Cargo Securing Manual. Verify wire diameter, length, end fittings, safe working load and compatibility with tensioners and deck fittings. Avoid kinks, sharp bends, crossed wires and contact with damaging edges. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect for broken wires, corrosion, abrasion, crushing, bird-caging, kinks and damaged terminations. Lubricate where specified, keep assemblies clean and dry during storage, and replace any wire exceeding the rejection criteria in the maker's instructions or applicable wire-rope standard. |
| Safety Notes | Do not exceed the specified safe working load. Keep personnel clear of tensioned wires and potential snap-back zones. Use suitable PPE and approved tensioning tools, and never use damaged, unidentified or field-modified assemblies. |
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