Twistlocks are placed between the containers and the hatch covers to secure the container stacks.They transfer tension, compression and shear forces acting on the containers through the stack and finally to the ship structure.

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Inspection

During operations the condition of twistlocks detoriates due to multiple causes like corrosion & impact during loading operations. Sample inspections or testing can give a good overview on the state of your twistlocks on board ensuring structural strength and a functioning mechanism.

Equipment

Cargo Care Solutions can provide the right twist lock for your Cargo System. Big surface, dual-function, double-wire, or fully automatic — all types can be delivered with certificates from all major classification societies.

Service

The type of twistlock system used on a ship has an important influence on operations, inspection standards and spare part management. Based on the vessels particulars and trading pattern, Cargo Care Solutions can assist in finding the best solution for your vessel. For systems that highly depend on narrow tolerances like FATs, Cargo Care Solutions can provide follow up measurements by 3D scanning or probing to monitor the wear.

Lashing rods & turnbuckles play an important role in a container securing system. By taking up forces higher in the stack they limit the lifting and racking forces in the container stack, preventing containers and stacks from collapsing.

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Inspection

The diameter of lashing rods affects both strength and elongation when loaded. A reduced diameter below allowable tolerances compromises the safety of the entire container securing system. Proper maintenance of turnbuckles ensures both strength and ease of operation for the crew, preventing incidents during lashing. Our service engineers inspect your lashing rods and turnbuckles, ensuring they meet guidelines. You'll receive a detailed report highlighting problem areas and providing recommendations for improvements.

Service

‍A well designed arrangement of lashing rods and turnbuckles plays an important role in in the utilization of the vessel capacity and smooth operations. Cargo Care Solutions has experience in defining the right system for your vessel taking into account the operations, earning potential and loads on the containers.

Equipment

Lashing rods and turnbuckles exists in a variety of types, lengths and strengths. Cargo Care Solutions makes sure that your vessel is equipped with the right equipment for internal, external or vertical lashing configurations.

Stacking cones are placed between the containers in the cell guide systems of a container ship to secure the containers. They prevent the shifting of containers with a length less than the length of the cell-guide system design. In some cases loose bottom stacking cones are used.

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Inspection

‍The function and position of stacking cones make them less prone to wear. However, a well-maintained system avoids the stacking cones from dropping out and limits the movement of the containers. Sample checks and test can be included during a one time inspection or a periodic inspection scheme.

Service

Cargo Care Solutions can assist in preparing the right configuration and types for your cell guide system during operations, conversion or newbuilding.

Equipment

‍A wide variety of stacking cones with and without flange, lightweight or more robust exist. At Cargo Care we understand the importance of uniformity for operations, which is why we can offer you a wide variety of stacking cones.

Raised deck sockets, also called ISO sockets, are placed on the hatch cover to secure the containers to the ship structure. They play a vital part in transferring the forces of the total container stack to the ship structure.

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Inspection

The integrity of the sockets is impacted by wear and corrosion. Reduced thickness of the side walls or top plate and worn out ISO-holes all influence the ability to transfer the loads. Regular inspection makes sure your fittings are in good condition to avoid stack collapses. Further it gives a comprehensive overview on what to replace i.e. during drydocking.

Service

The height and thickness of the top plates and side-walls, CC-distances, a lot of variables can impact the efficiency and durability of the cargo securing system.

Variants with different heights, thickness length of holes and materials are available. Through our vast experience and knowledge we ensure that you have the right parts at the right position. From order to welding on board.

Equipment

Based on years of experience we can supply all kinds of raised foundations from standard types like single sockets SR-1, SR-1P and double sockets SR-2, SR-3 to more unique fittings with 5 holes and cut-outs. With our own global warehouses and service network we can assist with your demands on short notice.

Sockets with an elongated hole are used where relative movement between the four container corners are possible. The elongated hole enables the twistlocks to move in one direction while still being secured. Cargo Care Solutions has everything in house to make sure you have the right sockets in the right condition.

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Inspection

Due to the repetitive sliding of the twistlock, the topplate of these sockets are more affected by wear. Further, these sockets are mostly placed on areas more exposed to green see and sea sloshing increasing corrosion on the side walls.
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Periodic inspections are therefore important to prevent accidents.

Service

‍Variants with different heights, length of holes and materials are available. Through our vast experience and knowledge we ensure that you have the right parts at the right position.

Equipment

‍We can provide you with the right sockets for your vessel, whether it`s a single socket of our standard series SR-1E, double sockets of our SR-21E##, SR-22E##, SR-23E## series or a rare ship-specific socket.

Lifting sockets are used to connect the container spreader with the hatch covers when the latter needs to be lifted. The potential consequences of damaged lifting sockets goes from operational issues to hatch covers dropping while being lifted. Cargo Care Solutions delivers peace of mind by ensuring the lifting sockets are well-maintained and suitable for their purpose.

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Inspection

‍Reduced thickness of the topplate or side-walls, worn-out ISO- holes, deformation or cracks all influence the strength of the lifting socket. An inspection by our service engineers results in a detailed report of the state of the socket together with our recommendations.

Service

Whether you need assistance with picking the right sockets or need advice on the design of the lifting structure we have the experience and tools to assist you.

Equipment

Our standard series of lifting sockets include our single lifting socket SR-1L, double lifting socket SR-2L and sockets with additional lifting eyes SR-1L22L/R and SR-1L0L/R. All parts are approved and can be delivered with certification for lashing and lifting from major classifications societies.

Lashing eyes are one of the key components of a lashing system as they form the crucial connection between the turnbuckle and the ship.

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At Cargo Care Solutions, we have extensive experience ensuring that your lashing eyes are compliant and in optimal condition. Our expertise encompasses inspections, engineering services, and part delivery, making us a comprehensive solution for all your lashing system needs.

Inspection

Lashing eyes are prone to wear. A reduction in thickness or an increased diameter of the hole can lead to a severe reduction of the load capacity, endangering safe operations.
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Our team of service engineer can perform comprehensive inspections to make sure your lashing systems is safe.

Service

The position and size of lashing eyes play an important role in the distribution of forces throughout the lashing system and to the ship structure. Our engineers can assist in determining the correct part and position

Equipment

We supply a wide range of lashing eyes for spare parts, retrofits, or newbuilding projects, including common types like our drop-forged ES-1, ES-2 series, and ES-1HP, ES-2HP series with turnbuckle support.
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If a specific type is unavailable, we can reverse-engineer it to fit your lashing system. All parts are delivered with approvals from major classification societies.

Lashing eyes positioned on the lashing bridges are as vital for the securing of the container stacks as lashing eyes positioned on the hatch cover. The position and specific shapes of these eyes make them however more challenging to keep your cargo system well-maintained.

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Inspection

The structural integrity of the lashing eyes are influenced by the wear of the hole, the thickness and the welds to the connecting structures. Due to the position on the lashing bridges the condition is often less visible during standard operations. Our team of service engineers can perform comprehensive inspections indicating possible dangers to make sure your lashing systems remains in a good condition.

Service

Cargo Care Solutions can assist in determining the correct type of lashing eyes or best substitutes. Based on our inspections we can make sure that the eyes with the right dimensions are sourced. Testing and approval can be done on short notice.Defining the lashing patterns for the intended trade can be done for your newbuilding or retrofit projects, optimizing the loading capacity of your vessel.

Equipment

Based on our vast experience in the market,
Cargo Care Solutions has a wide range of lashing eye designs, which can be delivered with approvals from all major classification societies.

Cell guide systems are used in the hold of container ships to secure the containers. Welding cones and guide fittings help positioning the containers and avoid containers from shifting, i.e. 20ft containers in 40ft cell guides. Missing or damaged fittings therefore affect the integrity of the whole cell guide system.

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Inspection

Positioned in the hold of the vessel, guide fittings and welding cones are less subject to wear and corrosion. Fittings damaged or missing due to impact are the most observed problems. An inspection creates a clear overview of the types missing and to be replaced.

Service

Cargo Care Solutions can assist in preparing the right configuration and types for your cell guide system during operations, docking or newbuilding depending on the configuration of the hold.

Equipment

A wide variety of cones and guide fittings exist to cope with differences in hold configurations like steps and distance, cell guide width, Cargo Care Solution is able to provide standard guide fittings like our GF-1, GF-2, but also non-standard fittings can be sourced and approved on short term.

Gearboxes are used to stow loose lashing materials like twistlocks and stacking cones when not in use. To safely store and lift these boxes on and off the vessel these are stowed on 20ft or 40ft flat racks. Although not strictly required, most flatracks on board of container ships are CSC approved.

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Inspection

Flatracks approved under de CSC convention are to be inspected under a continuous or periodic inspection program. But also for flatracks not falling under CSC convention, regular inspections are advisable to ensure safe operations.
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‘’Cargo Care Solutions performs inspections in line with predefined standards and guidelines.’’
- Technical Manager Lashing DIvision
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After an inspection, a thorough report on the actual state of the flatrack, including points of attention and required repairs, is issued.

‍‍Our report does not only informs you and your team on the condition of the flatracks on board. Our reports can be presented to terminal operators to ensure the flatracks and gear boxes are fit for purpose.

Equipment

‍Flatracks and Gearboxes can be delivered compatible with every makers standard.