Self-deploying apparatus for securing lashing means to containers

Abstract

In order to stabilize containers between a first row of containers stacked on a cargo ship starboard and a second row of containers stacked on the cargo ship starboard, a support is connected to the top of the first row of containers and the second row of containers, and a base is connected to a lashing bridge. The lashing device is diagonally mounted between the support and the base using a motorized traction winch. Tension is applied to the lashing device spanning between the support and the base using a tensioning capstan affixed to the base.

Description

[0001] Cross - reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 63 / 544,791, filed on October 19, 2023, and the provisional application is incorporated herein by reference for all or any purpose. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure generally relates to methods and systems for securing shipping containers on a cargo ship. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for lashing shipping containers, which are less dependent on manual labor for deployment. Background Art

[0004] A cargo ship may accidentally lose a large number of containers when sailing in rough seas. As ships become larger and containers are stacked higher, the design of traditional lashing systems that have been used for many years cannot provide an acceptable level of restraint. Under the influence of waves, the movement of upper containers caused by the pitching and rolling of the ship increases. Due to the high acceleration level of the upper containers, this movement may make the containers unstable.

[0005] Examples of known methods and systems for securing containers on a cargo ship are described in International Application Publication No. WO 2022 / 169484, published on August 11, 2022, which application is incorporated herein by reference.

[0006] Despite these advancements, there is still a need in the art for improved methods and systems for securing containers on a cargo ship, particularly techniques that can reduce the dependence on manual labor during deployment. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a lashing device for deploying lashing means and securing containers on a cargo ship, comprising: a support member capable of connecting to an interlocking system of one or more containers, wherein the support member includes a pendant configured to hang above a longitudinal end of one or more containers when the interlocking system is connected to the one or more containers; a motorized winch connected to the support member; a towing rope connected to the motorized winch; an electronic circuit configured to drive the motorized winch to raise or lower the towing rope; a plug connected to the towing rope; a fastening rope; a releasable connector, wherein the fastening rope is selectively coupled to the plug through the releasable connector; and a lock provided in the pendant, the lock including a socket configured to receive and secure the plug. The fastening rope has sufficient stiffness to withstand the tension caused by the movement of the container, and the releasable connector connecting the towing rope and the fastening rope can be of a known type.

[0008] In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a lashing system for deploying lashing devices on a cargo ship and securing containers, comprising: a lashing device including: a support configured to interface with an interlocking system of one or more containers, wherein the support includes a pendant portion configured to hang above a longitudinal end of the one or more containers when the interlocking system interfaces with the one or more containers; a motorized winch connected to the support; a tow rope connected to the motorized winch; an electronic circuit configured to drive the motorized winch to raise or lower the tow rope; a plug connected to the tow rope; a securing rope; a first releasable connector, wherein the securing rope is selectively coupled to the plug via the releasable connector; and a lock disposed in the pendant portion, the lock including a socket configured to receive and secure the plug; and a bucket adapted to be coupled to the cargo ship structure, wherein the bucket is configured to receive the plug.

[0009] In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for deploying lashing devices on a cargo ship and securing containers, comprising: providing a lashing device including a support, a motorized winch connected to the support, a tow rope connected to the motorized winch, an electronic circuit configured to drive the motorized winch, a plug connected to the tow rope, and a lock disposed in a pendant portion, the lock including a socket and a first releasable connector; interfacing the support with an interlocking system of one or more containers, wherein the support includes a pendant portion configured to hang above a longitudinal end of the one or more containers when the interlocking system interfaces with the one or more containers; coupling a securing rope to the plug via the first releasable connector; raising the tow rope until the plug is above the socket; and lowering the tow rope until the plug is received and held in the socket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] To describe embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0011] Figure 1 is an elevation view of a cargo ship having containers stacked thereon and having a system for deploying lashing devices on the cargo ship and securing the containers, wherein the lashing system includes a support and an optional base;

[0012] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an elevation view of a portion of the system shown in, showing three configurations of container stacks, and the height of the container row with which the support interfaces varies between the different configurations;

[0013] Figure 3 is Figure 2 an elevation view of the base portion shown in;

[0014] Figure 4 is Figure 2Perspective view of the support part shown in

[0015] Figures 5A to 5E is a partial cross-sectional view showing the sequence of fixing a plug into a socket of a passive lock;

[0016] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a support part, which is Figure 4 an alternative to the support part shown in

[0017] Figures 7A to 7B is a partial cross-sectional view showing the sequence of holding a plug in a socket of a passive lock in a support part, which is Figure 4 another alternative to the support part shown in Detailed Description

[0018] The present invention is capable of various modifications and alternative forms, and specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and the specification. However, it should be understood that the drawings and the specification are not intended to limit the present invention to the specific forms disclosed, but rather are intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives available to those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0019] Reference Figures 1 to 5E , the specification shows a preferred embodiment of a lashing device and a lashing equipment for fixing a container stack.

[0020] Figure 1 A cargo ship 100 having a hatch top 102 is shown, and container stacks are placed in a stack 108 having multiple columns. The lashing equipment includes a base 24, a support 18, a lashing device 106, and optionally another support 19 and another lashing device 107. The base 24 is disposed at a position near the middle of the cargo ship 100. The base 24 is adapted to be connected to the deck 104 of the cargo ship 100. As further detailed below, the lashing device 106 (and the lashing device 107 if provided) is segmented. The support 18 and / or 19 can engage with an interlocking system of one or more containers stacked in a container column.

[0021] In other embodiments, the base 24 can be adapted to be connected to a lashing bridge of the cargo ship 100.

[0022] In other embodiments, the lashing device 107 and the support 19 can be connected to another base deviating from the base 24.

[0023] To stabilize the containers on the cargo ship 100, that is, the containers located between the first column of containers (on the starboard side of the cargo ship, connected by the support 18) and the second column of containers (on the port side of the cargo ship, connected by the support 19), tension needs to be applied to the lashing devices 106 and 107.

[0024] Figure 2 and 3 illustrates various configurations of the stack 108, where the heights of the first column (i.e., the leftmost column) vary. For example, the height varies between that of seven and nine containers stacked from the top of the hatch 102. In this example, the support 18 is connected to the top of the first column. It can be seen that the span of the lashing device 106 thus varies.

[0025] To accommodate this variation, the lashing device 106 is segmented and includes wire ropes (20a, 20b, or 20c) having a standard length, and any one of a plurality of connecting ropes (26a, 26b, 26c), each connecting rope having a different length, or a single connecting rope having a standard length sufficient to accommodate this variation. The releasable connectors (22a, 22b, or 22c) couple the connecting ropes (26a, 26b, 26c) to the wire ropes (20a, 20b, 20c) respectively and form Figure 1 the lashing device 106 shown.

[0026] For example, the wire ropes (20a, 20b, 20c, or 20d) can be 78.33 feet in length and 3 / 4 inch in diameter. Thus, the wire ropes (20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d) can be stored horizontally on the deck 104, as shown by the wire rope 20d. The length of the connecting rope 26a can be at least about 14.8 feet, the length of the connecting rope 26b can be at least about 8.4 feet, and the length of the connecting rope 26c can be at least about 5 feet. Alternatively, the connecting ropes 26a, 26b, and 26c can have the same standard length of at least about 14.8 feet.

[0027] To install the lashing device 106, wire ropes (20a, 20b, or 20c) are provided. The wire ropes (20a, 20b, or 20c) can be stored horizontally on the deck 104 and are represented by the wire rope 20d as an example. Then, one of the connecting ropes (26a, 26b, or 26c) can be selected based on the height of the first column, the standard length of the wire ropes (20a, 20b, or 20c), and the position of the base 24, or a connecting rope of standard length can be used. The connecting rope (26a, 26b, or 26c) is connected to a tension winch 32 (e.g., a manual winch available to an operator on the deck), and the connecting rope (26a, 26b, or 26c) is connected to one end of the wire rope (20a, 20b, or 20c) through a releasable connector (22a, 22b, or 22c). Then, as described below, the lashing device 106 is deployed by lifting the other end of the wire ropes (20a, 20b, 20c).

[0028] Returning to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the connecting ropes (26a, 26b, or 26c) and the tensioning winch 32 can accommodate side stacks of different heights. Additionally, the tension of the lashing device 106 can be adjusted by using the tensioning winch connected to the base 24 to wind up or let out the connecting ropes. The compression guides 28 (as Figure 2 shown) are placed between the columns of the stack 108 to preload the containers from opposite sides when tension is applied to the lashing devices 106 and 107. An example of a compression guide is shown in the application with application number PCT / US2023 / 013349 filed on February 17, 2023.

[0029] Figure 4 The support member 18 is shown. In a preferred embodiment, the support member 18 includes a flat rack. The flat rack can be 45 feet long, such that when the interlocking system at position 36 docks with a typical 40 - foot - long container, the flat rack has an overhang 16 that overhangs the typical 40 - foot - long container. A passive lock is provided in the overhang 16. As explained in more detail below, the passive lock includes a socket configured to receive and secure a plug connected to one end of a wire rope 20 (i.e., Figure 2 and 3 one of the wire ropes 20a, 20b, or 20c shown). As previously mentioned, this end of the wire rope 20 connected to the plug rises from the deck 104. Specifically, this end of the wire rope 20 is lifted using a powered traction winch 10 connected to a tow rope 12 and is in turn connected to the powered traction winch 10.

[0030] Figures 5A to 5E The operation steps shown in

[0031] show the process of holding the plug 14 in the passive lock, where a partial area of the overhang 16 is cut away to show the internal structure.

[0031] Referring to Figure 5A , the plug 14 is connected to the tow rope 12. The plug 14 can provide a housing for a tension monitor, its associated electronics, and a battery. In this figure, the plug 14 is not yet connected to the wire rope 20. The powered traction winch 10 lowers the plug 14 to the end of the tow rope 12 until the plug is received in the barrel 30, as Figure 5B and Figure 2 shown.

[0032] Referring to Figure 5B , then, the wire rope 20 stored on the deck 104 is connected to the plug through a releasable connector 34. The powered traction winch 10 raises the plug 14 to the end of the tow rope 12 until the plug 14 passes through the overhang 16, as Figure 5C shown.

[0033] Referring to Figure 5D and Figure 2, the steel wire rope 20 is partially wound using the tension winch 32 and the connecting rope. This partial winding causes the plug 14 to move and tilt so that the plug 14 can be received in the socket of the passive lock, because the socket has a central axis that is inclined relative to the vertical direction and is substantially tangent to the circumference of the rope guide of the motorized traction winch.

[0034] If Figure 5D the support member 19 is shown instead of the support member 18, the partial winding of the steel wire rope 20 will cause the plug 14 to move and tilt in a direction opposite to the direction Figure 5D shown in. Regardless of the direction, the plug 14 can still be received in another socket of the passive lock.

[0035] Therefore, passive locks of the same design can be optionally used on the starboard or port side of the container stack. In an alternative embodiment, only one of the two sockets may be provided in the passive lock, and two different designs of passive locks may be required.

[0036] Reference Figure 5E and Figure 1 , the motorized traction winch 10 lowers the plug 14 at the end of the towing rope 12 again. However, once inserted into the socket, the plug 14 will remain in the socket, and at this time, further tension can be applied to the lashing device 106 to stabilize the container stored on the cargo ship 100.

[0037] Figure 6 Another preferred embodiment is described, in which the support member 18 has a vertical beam, allowing another container to be stacked on top of the support member 18 without interfering with the motorized traction winch 10.

[0038] Figure 7A and Figure 7B Another preferred embodiment is described, in which the motorized traction winch 10 is recessed below the bottom plate of the support member 18. In addition, the plug 14 has a spherical surface configured to engage with the socket. In Figure 7A , the plug 14 is shown passing through the channel of the passive lock. In Figure 7B , the plug 14 is shown being held by a shoulder in the socket of the passive lock.

[0039] Embodiment

[0040] In addition to the above, the present disclosure also contemplates at least the following Embodiments 1 to 3.12. It should be noted that any element in these embodiments may also include details related to that element disclosed in the paragraphs or figures describing the preferred embodiments, and not necessarily the details of other elements disclosed in the same or other paragraphs or figures.

[0041] Embodiment 1 is a lashing device for deploying a lashing device on a cargo ship and fixing a container, including:

[0042] A support member capable of docking with the interlocking system of one or more containers, wherein the support member includes a hanging portion configured to hang above the longitudinal ends of one or more containers when the interlocking system docks with the one or more containers;

[0043] A motorized traction winch connected to the support member;

[0044] A traction rope connected to the motorized traction winch;

[0045] An electronic circuit configured to drive the motorized traction winch to raise or lower the traction rope;

[0046] A plug connected to the traction rope;

[0047] A fastening rope;

[0048] A releasable connector, wherein the fastening rope can be selectively coupled to the plug through the releasable connector; and

[0049] A lock provided in the hanging portion, the lock including a socket configured to receive and hold the plug.

[0050] Embodiment 1.01 is a lashing device according to Embodiment 1, wherein the traction rope is selected from ropes, cords, strings, chains, cables or equivalents for pulling the plug.

[0051] Embodiment 1.02 is a lashing device according to Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 1.01, wherein the fastening rope is selected from ropes, cords, strings, chains, cables or equivalents.

[0052] Embodiment 1.03 is a lashing device according to Embodiment 1.02, wherein the fastening rope is made of strands wound together.

[0053] Embodiment 1.04 is a lashing device according to Embodiment 1.03, wherein the strands are made of fibers or wires.

[0054] Embodiment 1.05 is a lashing device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 1.04, wherein the traction rope is lighter and / or has a smaller diameter than the fastening rope.

[0055] Embodiment 1.06 is a lashing device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 1.05, wherein the support member includes a 45-foot flat rack and is connected to a 40-foot standard container.

[0056] Embodiment 1.07 is a lashing device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 1.06, wherein the traction rope is connected to the reel of the motorized traction winch.

[0057] Embodiment 1.08 is a lashing device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 1.07, wherein the lashing means is at least partly formed by a fastening rope and includes another releasable connector coupled to a connecting rope, which is generally shorter than the fastening rope (the other releasable connector coupling the fastening rope and the connecting rope may be of a known type).

[0058] Embodiment 1.09 is a lashing device according to Embodiment 1.08, wherein the connecting rope is lighter than the fastening rope and / or has a diameter smaller than that of the fastening rope.

[0059] Embodiment 1.10 is a lashing device according to Embodiment 1.08, wherein the connecting rope is not lighter than the fastening rope and / or has a diameter not smaller than that of the fastening rope.

[0060] Embodiment 1.11 is a lashing device according to any one of Embodiments 1.08 to 1.10, wherein the connecting rope has less rigidity than the fastening rope.

[0061] Embodiment 1.12 is a lashing device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 1.11, wherein the motorized traction winch and the lock are located below the floor of the support.

[0062] Embodiment 1.13 is a lashing device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 1.12, wherein the support is capable of engaging with the interlocking system of one or more containers stacked in a container row.

[0063] Embodiment 1.14 is a lashing device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 1.13, wherein the support includes a flat rack.

[0064] Embodiment 1.15 is a lashing device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 1.14, wherein the support has vertical beams allowing another container to be stacked on top of the support without interfering with the motorized traction winch.

[0065] Embodiment 1.16 is a lashing device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 1.15, wherein at least a part of the electronic circuit is provided in the cavity of the plug.

[0066] Embodiment 1.17 is a lashing device according to Embodiment 1.16, wherein the tension monitor, its associated electronics and the battery are provided in the cavity of the plug.

[0067] Embodiment 1.18 is a lashing device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 1.17, wherein the socket is configured to receive and passively hold the plug through a shoulder structure.

[0068] Example 1.19 is a lashing device according to Example 1.18, wherein the lock includes a plurality of sockets configured to receive and passively hold plugs (e.g., 2 sockets), or the lashing device includes at least one additional lock including a socket configured to receive and hold a plug different in design from another lock of the device.

[0069] Example 1.20 is a lashing device according to any one of Examples 1 to 1.19, wherein the lock further includes a passage sized to allow a plug to pass through the pendant when lifted by a powered winch.

[0070] Example 1.21 is a lashing device according to any one of Examples 1 to 1.17, wherein the socket is configured to receive a ram for actively extending into the socket to hold the plug.

[0071] Example 1.22 is a lashing device according to Example 1.21, wherein when the ram is actively retracted, the plug can pass upward or downward through the socket.

[0072] Example 1.23 is a lashing device according to any one of Examples 1 to 1.22, wherein the socket has a central axis that is inclined relative to the vertical direction and substantially tangent to the circumference of the line guide of the powered winch. Thus, when tightening the securing rope, the plug can be inclined and substantially aligned with the central axis.

[0073] Example 2 is a lashing system for deploying a lashing device on a cargo ship and securing a container, wherein the system includes a lashing device according to any one of Examples 1 to 1.23 and a barrel adapted to be coupled to the cargo ship structure, wherein the releasable connector of the lashing device is a first releasable connector, and wherein the barrel is configured to receive the plug.

[0074] Example 2.01 is a system according to Example 2, wherein the structure of the cargo ship is a lashing bridge or deck of the cargo ship.

[0075] Example 2.02 is a system according to Example 2 or Example 2.01, wherein the system further includes rigging equipment (e.g., existing equipment on the cargo ship) for applying tension to the securing rope of the lashing device.

[0076] Example 2.03 is a system according to Example 2 or Example 2.01, further including a base adapted to be coupled to at least one of the lashing bridge or deck of the cargo ship, wherein a tensioning winch is attached to the base, a connecting rope is attached to the tensioning winch, and a second releasable connector couples the connecting rope to the securing rope. Thus, tension can be applied to the securing rope using the connecting rope and the tensioning winch.

[0077] Embodiment 2.04 is a system according to Embodiment 2.03, wherein the base is substantially coupled at an intermediate position of at least one of the lashing bridges or decks of the cargo ship.

[0078] Embodiment 2.05 is a system according to Embodiment 2.03 or Embodiment 2.04, wherein the base includes another tension winch attached to the base, another connecting rope connected to the another tension winch, and another second releasable connector.

[0079] Embodiment 2.06 is a system according to any one of Embodiments 2.03 to 2.05, wherein the fastening rope of the lashing device has a standard length.

[0080] Embodiment 2.07 is a system according to any one of Embodiments 2.03 to 2.06, wherein the system further includes a plurality of connecting ropes, each connecting rope having a different length, the length being based on the height of the side stack of a given number of containers, the standard length, and optionally, the position where the base is coupled to at least one of the lashing bridge or the cargo ship deck. Thus, when the container stack has various configurations and the height of the container on which the support is located changes, a selected one of the plurality of connecting ropes can be used to accommodate such height change.

[0081] Embodiment 2.08 is a system according to any one of Embodiments 2.03 to 2.07, wherein the fastening rope has a standard length based on the position where the base is coupled to at least one of the lashing bridge or the cargo ship deck and can be used regardless of the height of the side stack of a given number of containers. The connecting rope and the tension winch are such that they can accommodate different heights of the side stack by winding the connecting rope onto the tension winch. Thus, when the container stack has various configurations and the height of the container on which the support is located changes, the tension winch can be used to accommodate such height change.

[0082] Embodiment 2.09 is a system according to Embodiment 2.07 or Embodiment 2.08, wherein the side stack of containers is located on the starboard side of the cargo ship.

[0083] Embodiment 3 is a method of deploying a lashing device on a cargo ship and securing containers, comprising the steps of: providing a device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 1.23; docking the support with the interlocking system of one or more containers, connecting the fastening rope to the plug through a (first) releasable connector, lifting the towing rope until the plug is above the socket, and lowering the towing rope until the plug is received and held in the socket.

[0084] Embodiment 3.01 is a method according to Embodiment 3, further comprising the step of passing the plug through a channel provided in the overhang when the plug is pulled up by the winch.

[0085] Embodiment 3.02 is a method according to Embodiment 3 or Embodiment 3.01, wherein the plug is held passively in the socket, and the socket has a central axis that is inclined relative to the vertical direction and is substantially tangent to the circumference of the wire guide of the motorized towing winch.

[0086] Embodiment 3.03 is a method according to any one of Embodiments 3 to 3.02, comprising the steps of: providing a system according to any one of Embodiments 2.03 to 2.06, coupling the base to at least one of the lashing bridge or the deck of the cargo ship, and coupling the connecting rope to the fastening rope, and optionally further comprising applying tension to the fastening rope by winding up the connecting rope using a tensioning winch.

[0087] Embodiment 3.04 is a method according to Embodiment 3.03, further comprising selecting the connecting rope from a plurality of connecting ropes of different lengths.

[0088] Embodiment 3.05 is a method according to Embodiment 3.04, wherein the selection is based on the height of the side stack of containers with which the support interfaces, the length of the fastening rope, and optionally the position at which the base is coupled to at least one of the lashing bridge or the deck of the cargo ship.

[0089] Embodiment 3.06 is a method according to Embodiment 3.05, wherein the side stack of containers is located on the starboard side of the cargo ship.

[0090] Embodiment 3.07 is a method according to any one of Embodiments 3.03 to 3.06, wherein the fastening rope has a standard length based on the position at which the base is coupled to at least one of the lashing bridge or the deck of the cargo ship and can be used regardless of the height of the side stack of a given number of containers.

[0091] Embodiment 3.08 is a method according to Embodiment 3.07, wherein the method further comprises the step of accommodating different heights of the side stack by winding the connecting rope on the tensioning winch.

[0092] Embodiment 3.09 is a method according to any one of Embodiments 3.03 to 3.08, wherein the tensioning winch is substantially coupled at an intermediate position of at least one of the lashing bridge or the deck of the cargo ship, another tensioning winch is attached directly or indirectly next to the tensioning winch, another connecting rope is attached to the other tensioning winch and another second releasable connector.

[0093] Embodiment 3.10 is a method according to Embodiment 3.09, wherein the method further comprises the steps of: deploying another lashing device, attaching the other lashing device to the other tensioning winch, and applying tension to the other lashing device by winding the other lashing device.

[0094] Example 3.11 is a method according to Example 3.10, wherein another lashing device is segmented as described herein (e.g., including a wire rope having a standard length and any one of a plurality of connecting ropes each having a different length).

[0095] Example 3.12 is a method according to any one of Examples 3.05 to 3.08, wherein the side stack of containers is located on the starboard side of the cargo ship, wherein the base is substantially connected at an intermediate position of at least one of the lashing bridge or the cargo ship deck; wherein the base includes another tensioning winch attached to the base, another connecting rope attached to the another tensioning winch, and another second releasable connector; the method further includes: deploying another fastening rope and securing another stack of containers located on the port side of the cargo ship; connecting the another connecting rope to the another fastening rope; and applying tension to the another fastening rope by winding the another connecting rope using the another tensioning winch.

Claims

1. A lashing device for deploying lashing devices on a cargo ship and securing containers, characterized in that: include: a support member capable of docking with an interlocking system of one or more containers, wherein the support member includes an overhang configured to be suspended above a longitudinal end of the one or more containers when the interlocking system is docked with the one or more containers; a motorized traction winch connected to the support member; A traction rope connected to the motorized traction winch; an electronic circuit configured to drive the motorized traction winch to raise or lower the traction rope; a plug connected to the traction rope; Fastening rope; a releasable connector, wherein the securing cord is selectively couplable to the plug via the releasable connector; and A lock is disposed in the overhang, the lock comprising a socket configured to receive and retain the plug.

2. The lashing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic circuit is at least partially disposed in the cavity of the plug.

3. The lashing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cavity of the plug also includes a battery.

4. The lashing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receptacle is configured to receive and passively retain the plug.

5. The lashing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock also includes a passageway sized to allow the plug to pass through the overhang when lifted by the motorized traction winch.

6. The lashing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The socket has a central axis which is inclined relative to the vertical and is substantially tangential to the circumference of the conductor of the motorized traction winch.

7. A lashing system for deploying lashing devices and securing containers on a cargo ship, characterized in that: include: The lashing equipment comprises: a support member capable of docking with an interlocking system of one or more containers, wherein the support member includes an overhang configured to be suspended above a longitudinal end of the one or more containers when the interlocking system is docked with the one or more containers; a motorized traction winch connected to the support member; A traction rope connected to the motorized traction winch; an electronic circuit configured to drive the motorized traction winch to raise or lower the traction rope; a plug connected to the traction rope; Fastening rope; a first releasable connector, wherein the securing cord is selectively couplable to the plug via the releasable connector; and a lock disposed in the overhang, the lock comprising a socket configured to receive and retain the plug; and A bucket is adapted to be connected to a structure of the cargo ship, wherein the bucket is configured to receive the plug.

8. The lashing system according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also included is a base, wherein The base is adapted to be connected to at least one of a lashing bridge or a deck of the cargo vessel; a tensioning winch connected to the base; a connecting rope connected to the tensioning winch; A second releasable connector connects the connecting cord to the securing cord.

9. The lashing system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The securing ropes have a standard length based on the location at which the base is connected to at least one of the lashing bridge or the deck of the cargo ship, and can be used regardless of the side stack height of a given number of containers.

10. A method of deploying lashing devices and securing shipping containers on a cargo ship, characterized in that: include: A lashing device is provided, the lashing device comprising a support, a motorized traction winch connected to the support, a traction rope connected to the motorized traction winch, an electronic circuit configured to drive the motorized traction winch, a plug connected to the traction rope, a lock disposed in the overhang, the lock comprising a socket and a first releasable connector; docking the support member with an interlocking system of one or more transport containers, wherein the support member includes an overhang configured to hang over longitudinal ends of the one or more containers when the interlocking system is docked with the one or more containers; connecting a securing cord to the plug via the first releasable connector; Lifting the traction rope until the plug is located above the socket; as well as The pull cord is lowered until the plug is received and retained in the socket.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that Also included is passing the plug through a passage in the overhang as the plug is lifted by the motorized traction winch.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that The plug is passively held in the socket, which has a central axis which is inclined relative to the vertical and is substantially tangential to the circumference of the conductor of the motorized traction winch.

13. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that Also includes: providing a base, wherein the base includes a tensioning winch attached to the base, a connecting rope attached to the tensioning winch, and a second releasable connector; connecting the base to at least one of a lashing bridge or a deck of the cargo vessel; Connecting the connecting rope to the fastening rope; as well as The connecting rope is wound up using the tensioning winch to apply tension to the fastening rope.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that The length of the securing rope is based on the position of the connection of the base to at least one of the lashing bridge or the deck of the cargo ship, and is applicable regardless of the height of the side stack of containers connected to the support.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that The side stack of the containers is located on the starboard side of the cargo ship; The base is connected to a substantially middle position of at least one of the lashing bridge or the deck of the cargo ship; The base includes another tensioning winch connected to the base, another connecting rope connected to the other tensioning winch, and another second releasable connector; The method further comprises: deploying another securing rope and securing another container stack located on the port side of the cargo vessel; connecting the other connecting rope to the other fastening rope; and The other connecting rope is wound up with the other tensioning winch to apply tension to the other fastening rope.

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