New rules and software support safer, more flexible, container securing and stowage

19/08/2010

Lloyd’s Register has developed and released new container-securing rules and software to provide a robust framework for safer, more effective modern ship designs.

These new rules and supporting software were developed after detailed consultation with major container-shipping lines and manufacturers of lashing equipment.

Lloyd’s Register has developed and released new container-securing rules and software to provide a robust framework for safer, more effective modern ship designs.
 
The new rules and supporting software, which were developed after detailed consultation with major container-shipping lines and manufacturers of lashing equipment, come as the container-shipping market shows early signs of emerging from a prolonged slowdown.
 
“These rules are the culmination of a great deal of detailed work with operators, builders, designers and port operators,” said David Tozer, Lloyd’s Register’s Global Business Manager for Container Ships. “Safety, as always, comes first. But ensuring flexibility in loading and discharging operations is vital for operators. So these new rules were created to combine safety and flexibility, allowing more sophisticated and varied container stows to save time and expense in port.”

For more details on this story read the press release: LR/23/10