Section 13 Container stowage systems

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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 4 Ship Structures (Ship Types) - Chapter 8 Container Ships - Section 13 Container stowage systems

Section 13 Container stowage systems

13.1 Cell guide systems

13.1.1 Where cell guide systems are fitted to support containers in holds or on deck, they are to comply with the requirements of Pt 3, Ch 14, 7 Container securing arrangements for stowage using cell guides.

13.2 Stowage on decks/hatch covers

13.2.1 Strength of support structures for pads/pedestals under container corners, lashing equipment and lashing bridges is to comply with Pt 3, Ch 14, 4 Ship structure.

13.3 Ergonomic container lashing

13.3.1 A ship designed to carry containers that is provided with safe access and securing arrangements in accordance with the Rules for Ergonomic Container Lashing, July 2022 will be eligible to be assigned the special features notation ECL (Ergonomic Container Lashing), with supplementary descriptor.

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