Use of Lashing gear boxes for container ship cargo securing devices Vessel shall account for all lashing gear box containers including bins prior departure from every port. These gear box containers must be stowed in their designated stowage positions or in other safe/protected locations on board the vessel. Stowing these lashing gear box containers on higher tiers on deck or at outboard positions must be avoided as far as possible. Lashing gear box containers must be periodically checked and maintained in a safe and serviceable condition. Inspection and certification by recognized shore authority / agency is required for these lashing gear box containers after 5 years initially and at least once every 30 months thereafter. The certificate of inspection for each container shall be kepi in safe custody of the Master. Related topics Lashing procedures onboard container ship Container ship securing prior departure Our additional pages contain somewhat larger lists of resources where you can find useful informations NOTE: Shipsbusiness.com is merely an informational site about various aspects of ships operation,maintenance , onboard procedures and latest development in modern shipping industry. User feedback is extremely important to update our database.For any comments or suggestions please contact us Support"shipsbusiness.com. Other Info Pages Home Our home page Safe Cargo operation and various guidelines Container Ship Operation Basic guidance Cargo stowage and planning How to plan effctively Cargo care at sea Precautions to be taken Reefer cargo handling Troubleshoot and countermeasures DG cargo handling Procedures & Guidelines Cargo securing Check items prior departure port Safe navigation Various factors affecting ships navigation at sea Hull strength & stability Prior loading how to ensure hull strength & stability of ship stevedores injury How to prevent injury onboard Site Map Page listing for this site. Site Use and Privacy - Read our privacy policy and site use information. Contact us Copyright © 2009 Ships business.com All rights reserved.