Self-deploying device for securing a lashing device to a container

Abstract

To stabilize containers between a first column of containers stored on a cargo ship on the starboard side of the cargo ship and a second column of containers stored on the port side of the cargo ship, a support is attached to the top of the first and second columns of containers and a base is attached to the bridge. A diagonal lashing device is installed between the support and the base using a motorized winch. Tension is applied to the lashing device across the support and the base using a tensioning winch attached to the base.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference of related applications

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

[0003] This disclosure generally relates to methods and systems for securing shipping containers on cargo ships. More specifically, this disclosure relates to methods and systems for lashing shipping containers, the deployment of which relies less on manual labor. Background Technology

[0004] Cargo ships may unexpectedly lose a large number of containers while sailing in rough seas. As ships become larger and containers are stacked higher, traditional lashing systems designed over many years are no longer sufficient to provide an acceptable level of restraint. The movement of the upper containers due to the ship's pitching and rolling under the influence of waves increases. This movement can cause instability in the upper containers due to their higher acceleration levels.

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

[0006] Despite these advances, there is still a need in the field to improve the methods and systems for securing containers to cargo ships, particularly technological solutions that can reduce reliance on manual labor during deployment. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In one embodiment, this disclosure provides a lashing device for deploying lashing devices 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 cantilever configured to suspend above the longitudinal ends of one or more containers when the interlocking system is connected to the one or more containers; a motorized traction winch connected to the support member; a traction rope connected to the motorized traction winch; electronic circuitry configured to drive the motorized traction winch to raise or lower the traction rope; a plug connected to the traction rope; a fastening rope; a releasable connector, wherein the fastening rope is selectively coupled to the plug via the releasable connector; and a lock disposed in the cantilever, the lock including a socket configured to receive and secure the plug. The fastening rope has sufficient stiffness to withstand tension caused by container movement, and the releasable connector connecting the traction rope and the fastening rope may be of a known type.

[0008] In another embodiment, this disclosure provides a lashing system for deploying lashing devices and securing containers on a cargo ship, comprising: lashing equipment, the lashing equipment including: a support capable of docking with an interlocking system of one or more containers, wherein the support includes a cantilever configured to suspend above the longitudinal ends of one or more containers when the interlocking system is docked with one or more containers; a motorized traction winch connected to the support; a traction rope connected to the motorized traction winch; electronic circuitry configured to drive the motorized traction winch to raise or lower the traction rope; a plug connected to the traction rope; a fastening rope; a first releasable connector, wherein the fastening rope is selectively coupled to the plug via the releasable connector; a lock disposed in the cantilever, the lock including a socket configured to receive and secure the plug; and a bucket adapted to be coupled to a cargo ship structure, wherein the bucket is configured to receive the plug.

[0009] In another embodiment, this disclosure provides a method for deploying lashing equipment and securing containers on a cargo ship, comprising: providing lashing equipment including a support member, a motorized traction winch connected to the support member, a traction rope connected to the motorized traction winch, electronic circuitry configured to drive the motorized traction winch, a plug connected to the traction rope, and a lock disposed in a suspension portion, the lock including a socket and a first releasable connector; docking the support member to an interlocking system of one or more containers, wherein the support member includes a suspension portion configured to suspend above the longitudinal ends of one or more containers when the interlocking system is docked with one or more containers; coupling a fastening rope to the plug via the first releasable connector; raising the traction rope until the plug is above the socket; and lowering the traction rope until the plug is received and held in the socket. Attached Figure Description

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

[0011] Figure 1 It is an elevation view of a cargo ship with containers stacked on it, and a system for deploying lashing equipment on the cargo ship and securing the containers, wherein the lashing system includes supports and optional bases;

[0012] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The elevation view of a portion of the system shown illustrates three configurations of container stacking, with the height of the container column to which the support interfaces varying between the different configurations;

[0013] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Elevation view of the base portion shown;

[0014] Figure 4 yes Figure 2A perspective view of the support component shown;

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

[0016] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the support component, which is... Figure 4 Alternatives to the support portion shown; and

[0017] Figures 7A to 7B This is a partial sectional view showing the sequence in which the plug is held in a socket within a passive lock in a support section, which is Figure 4 Another alternative to the support component shown. Detailed Implementation

[0018] This invention can be modified and adapted in various ways, specific embodiments of which are illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings and description. However, it should be understood that the drawings and description are not intended to limit the invention to the specific forms disclosed, but rather are intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives available to those skilled in the art.

[0019] refer to Figures 1 to 5E The specification shows a preferred embodiment of the lashing equipment for deploying lashing devices and securing container stacks.

[0020] Figure 1 A cargo ship 100 with a hatch top 102 is shown, with containers stacked in a multi-row stack 108. The lashing equipment includes a base 24, supports 18, lashing devices 106, and optionally another support 19 and another lashing device 107. The base 24 is positioned near the midships of the cargo ship 100. The base 24 is adapted to connect to the deck 104 of the cargo ship 100. As further detailed below, the lashing device 106 (and, if provided, the lashing device 107) is segmented. Supports 18 and / or 19 are capable of engaging with the interlocking system of one or more containers stacked in the container row.

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

[0022] In other embodiments, the binding device 107 and the support 19 may be connected to another base offset from the base 24.

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

[0024] Figure 2 and 3 Various configurations of the stack 108 are shown, in which the height of the first column (i.e., the leftmost column) varies. For example, the height varies between the height of seven and nine containers stacked from the top of the hatch 102. In this example, the support 18 is attached to the top of the first column. It can be seen that the span of the lashing device 106 varies accordingly.

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

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

[0027] For the installation of the lashing device 106, steel wire ropes (20a, 20b, or 20c) are provided. The steel wire ropes (20a, 20b, or 20c) can be stored horizontally on the deck 104, with steel wire rope 20d being 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 steel 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 ropes (26a, 26b, or 26c) are connected to the tension winch 32 (e.g., a manual winch usable by an operator on the deck), and the connecting ropes (26a, 26b, or 26c) are connected to one end of the steel wire rope (20a, 20b, or 20c) via releasable connectors (22a, 22b, or 22c). The lashing device 106 is then deployed by lifting the other end of the steel wire ropes (20a, 20b, or 20c), as described below.

[0028] Back Figure 1 and Figure 2The connecting ropes (26a, 26b, or 26c) and tension winch 32 can accommodate side stacks of different heights. Furthermore, the tension of the binding device 106 can be adjusted by winding or unwinding the connecting ropes using the tension winch connected to the base 24. Compression guide 28 (e.g.) Figure 2 (As shown) is placed between the columns of stack 108 to preload containers from opposite sides when tension is applied to lashing devices 106 and 107. An example of a compression guide can be found in application PCT / US2023 / 013349, filed February 17, 2023.

[0029] Figure 4 Support 18 is shown. In a preferred embodiment, support 18 includes a flat rack. The flat rack may be 45 feet long, such that when the interlocking system at position 36 is docked with a typical 40-foot container, the flat rack has a cantilever 16 hanging over the typical 40-foot container. A passive lock is provided in the cantilever 16. As explained in more detail below, the passive lock includes a socket configured to receive and securely connect to the wire rope 20 (i.e., Figure 2 and 3 A plug is attached to one end of one of the wire ropes 20a, 20b, or 20c shown. As previously described, this end of the wire rope 20, connected to the plug, is raised from the deck 104. Specifically, this end of the wire rope 20 is raised using a motorized traction winch 10 connected to a traction rope 12, and is in turn connected to the motorized traction winch 10.

[0030] Figures 5A to 5E The operational steps shown illustrate the process of holding the plug 14 in the passive lock, with a portion of the overhang 16 cut out to reveal the internal structure.

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

[0032] refer to Figure 5B Then, the wire rope 20 stored on deck 104 is connected to the plug via a releasable connector 34. The motorized traction winch 10 lifts the plug 14 to the end of the traction rope 12 until the plug 14 passes through the suspension section 16, as... Figure 5C As shown.

[0033] refer to Figure 5D and Figure 2The wire rope 20 is partially wound up using a tension winch 32 and a connecting rope. This partial winding causes the plug 14 to move and tilt, so that the plug 14 can be received into a passively locked socket, because the socket has a central axis that is tilted relative to the vertical and is approximately tangent to the circumference of the rope guide of the motorized traction winch.

[0034] if Figure 5D If support 19 is shown instead of support 18, then partial winding of wire rope 20 will cause plug 14 to run along with... Figure 5D The direction shown is opposite to the direction of movement and tilting. Regardless of the direction, plug 14 can still be received in another socket of the passive lock.

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

[0036] refer to Figure 5E and Figure 1 The motorized traction winch 10 lowers the plug 14 at the end of the traction rope 12 again. However, once inserted into the socket, the plug 14 remains in the socket, at which point further tension can be applied to the lashing device 106 to stabilize the containers stored on the cargo ship 100.

[0037] Figure 6 Another preferred embodiment is described, wherein the support 18 has a vertical beam that allows another container to be stacked on top of the support 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 base plate of the support 18. Furthermore, the plug 14 has a spherical surface configured to engage with a socket. Figure 7A In the diagram, plug 14 is shown passing through a channel in the passive lock. Figure 7B In the middle, plug 14 is shown being held by the shoulder of the socket in a passively locked position.

[0039] Example

[0040] In addition to the foregoing, this disclosure also considers at least the following embodiments 1 to 3.12. It should be noted that any element in these embodiments may also include details relating to that element disclosed in the paragraphs or figures describing preferred embodiments, but not necessarily details of other elements disclosed in the same or other paragraphs or figures.

[0041] Example 1 is a lashing device for deploying lashing devices and securing containers on a cargo ship, comprising:

[0042] A support member capable of docking with an interlocking system of one or more containers, wherein the support member includes a cantilever configured to hang above the longitudinal ends of one or more containers when the interlocking system is docked with one or more containers.

[0043] A motorized traction winch is connected to a support structure.

[0044] The tow rope is connected to the motorized tow winch.

[0045] Electronic circuitry configured to drive a motorized traction winch to raise or lower the traction rope;

[0046] The plug connects to the traction rope;

[0047] Fastening rope;

[0048] A releasable connector, wherein a fastening cord can be selectively coupled to a plug via the releasable connector; and

[0049] A lock, provided in the suspension section, includes a socket configured to receive and retain the plug.

[0050] Example 1.01 is a binding device according to Example 1, wherein the traction rope is selected from ropes, cords, strings, chains, cables or equivalents used for pulling plugs.

[0051] Example 1.02 is a binding device according to Example 1 or Example 1.01, wherein the fastening rope is selected from rope, cord, string, chain, cable or equivalent.

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

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

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

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

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

[0057] Example 1.08 is a binding device according to any one of Examples 1 to 1.07, wherein the binding device is at least partially formed by a fastening cord and includes another releasable connector connected to a connecting cord, which is typically shorter than the fastening cord (the other releasable connector connecting the fastening cord and the connecting cord may be of a known type).

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

[0059] Example 1.10 is a binding device according to Example 1.08, wherein the connecting rope is not lighter than the fastening rope and / or has a diameter not less than the fastening rope.

[0060] Example 1.11 is a binding device according to any one of Examples 1.08 to 1.10, wherein the rigidity of the connecting rope is less than that of the fastening rope.

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

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

[0063] Example 1.14 is a binding device according to any one of Examples 1 to 1.13, wherein the support includes a flat plate frame.

[0064] Example 1.15 is a lashing device according to any one of Examples 1 to 1.14, wherein the support has a vertical beam that allows another container to be stacked on top of the support without interfering with the motorized traction winch.

[0065] Example 1.16 is a binding device according to any one of Examples 1 to 1.15, wherein at least a portion of the electronic circuitry is disposed in the cavity of the plug.

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

[0067] Example 1.18 is a binding device according to any one of Examples 1 to 1.17, wherein the socket is configured to receive and passively hold the plug via a shoulder structure.

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

[0069] Example 1.20 is a binding device according to any one of Examples 1 to 1.19, wherein the lock further includes a channel sized to allow the plug to pass through the overhang when lifted by a motorized traction winch.

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

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

[0072] Example 1.23 is a binding 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 wire guide of the motorized traction winch. Thus, when the securing rope is tightened, the plug can be tilted and substantially aligned with the central axis.

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

[0076] Example 2.03 is a system according to Example 2 or Example 2.01, further comprising a base suitable for coupling to at least one of the lashing bridges or decks of a 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 fastening rope. Thus, tension can be applied to the fastening rope using the connecting rope and the tensioning winch.

[0077] Example 2.04 is a system according to Example 2.03, wherein the base is generally coupled at the middle position of at least one of the lashing bridges or decks of the cargo ship.

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

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

[0080] Example 2.07 is a system according to any one of Examples 2.03 to 2.06, wherein the system further includes a plurality of connecting ropes, each connecting rope having a different length based on the height of a given number of container side stacks, a standard length, and optionally, the location where the base is coupled to at least one of the lashing bridges or the ship deck. Therefore, when the container stack has various configurations and the height of the container where the support is located varies, one of the plurality of connecting ropes can be used to accommodate such height variations.

[0081] Example 2.08 is a system according to any one of Examples 2.03 to 2.07, wherein the fastening rope has a standard length based on at least one coupling position between the base and the lashing bridge or the cargo ship deck, and can be used regardless of the side stack height of a given number of containers. The connecting rope and tension winch allow them to adapt to different side stack heights by winding the connecting rope onto the tension winch. Therefore, when container stacks have various configurations and the height of the containers where the supports are located varies, the tension winch can be used to accommodate such height variations.

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

[0083] Example 3 is a method for deploying lashing devices and securing containers on a cargo ship, comprising the following steps: providing equipment according to any one of Examples 1 to 1.23; docking a support member with the interlocking system of one or more containers; connecting a fastening rope to a plug via a (first) releasable connector; raising the traction rope until the plug is above the socket; and lowering the traction rope until the plug is received and held in the socket.

[0084] Example 3.01 is the method according to Example 3, and further includes the step of passing the plug through a channel provided in the suspension portion when the plug is pulled into the winch for lifting.

[0085] Example 3.02 is the method according to Example 3 or Example 3.01, wherein the plug is passively held in the socket, 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 motorized traction winch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0092] Example 3.09 is a method according to any one of Examples 3.03 to 3.08, wherein a tensioning winch is substantially connected at the middle of at least one of the lashing bridge or cargo ship deck, another tensioning winch is directly or indirectly attached to the side of the tensioning winch, another connecting rope is attached to the other tensioning winch, and another second releasable connector.

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

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

[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 the intermediate position of at least one of the lashing bridge or the cargo ship deck; wherein the base includes another fastening winch attached to the base, another connecting rope attached to the other fastening 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 other connecting rope to the other fastening rope; and applying tension to the other fastening rope by winding the other connecting rope with the other fastening winch.

Claims

1. A lashing apparatus for deploying a lashing device on a cargo ship and securing a container, characterized in that, comprising: a support capable of interfacing with a locking system of one or more containers, wherein the support comprises an overhang configured to hang over a longitudinal end of the one or more containers when the locking system interfaces with the one or more containers; 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 to raise or lower the traction rope; a plug connected to the traction rope; a securing rope; a releasable connector, wherein the securing rope is selectively couplable to the plug via the releasable connector; and a lock disposed in the overhang, the lock comprising a receptacle configured to receive and retain the plug. The electronic circuit is at least partially disposed in a cavity of the plug. The cavity of the plug further comprises a battery.

2. The strapping apparatus of claim 1, wherein The receptacle is configured to receive and passively retain the plug.

3. The strapping apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The lock further comprises a passageway sized to allow the plug to pass through the overhang when raised by the motorized traction winch.

4. The strapping apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The receptacle has a central axis that is tilted with respect to a vertical direction and substantially tangential to a circumference of a wire of the motorized traction winch.

5. The strapping apparatus of claim 3, wherein, comprising:

6. A lashing system for deploying a lashing device on a cargo ship and securing a container, characterized in that, a lashing apparatus, the lashing apparatus comprising: a support capable of interfacing with a locking system of one or more containers, wherein the support comprises an overhang configured to hang over a longitudinal end of the one or more containers when the locking system interfaces with the one or more containers; 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 to raise or lower the traction rope; a plug connected to the traction rope; a securing rope; a first releasable connector, wherein the securing rope is selectively couplable to the plug via the releasable connector; and a lock disposed in the overhang, the lock comprising a receptacle configured to receive and retain the plug; and a bucket adapted to be connected to a structure of the cargo ship, wherein the bucket is configured to receive the plug. Further comprising a base, wherein:

7. The strapping system of claim 6, wherein, the base is adapted to be connected to at least one of a lashing bridge or a deck of the cargo ship; a tensioning winch connected to the base; a connection rope connected to the tensioning winch; a second releasable connector connecting the connection rope to the securing rope. The securing rope has a standard length based on a location of the base to be connected to the at least one of the lashing bridge or the deck of the cargo ship, and is usable regardless of a side-stacking height of a given number of containers.

8. The strapping system of claim 7, wherein, comprising:

9. A method of deploying a lashing device on a cargo ship and securing a shipping container thereon, the method comprising: providing a lashing apparatus, the lashing apparatus 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 an overhang, the lock comprising a receptacle and a first releasable connector; ​ interlocking system of one or more shipping containers, wherein the support includes an overhang configured to overhang above a longitudinal end of the one or more containers when the interlocking system is docked with the one or more containers; connecting a securing line with the plug through the first releasable connector; lifting the tow line until the plug is positioned above the receptacle; and lowering the tow line until the plug is received and retained in the receptacle.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein, further comprising passing the plug through a passage in the overhang when the plug is lifted by the motorized tow winch.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein, the plug is passively retained in the receptacle, the receptacle having a central axis that is tilted with respect to the vertical and is substantially tangent to a circumference of a wire of the motorized tow winch.

12. The method of claim 9, wherein, further comprising: providing a base, wherein the base includes a tension winch attached to the base, a connection line attached to the tension winch, and a second releasable connector; connecting the base to at least one of a lashing bridge or a deck of the cargo ship; connecting the connection line with the securing line; and using the tension winch to wind the connection line to apply tension to the securing line. a length of the securing line is available based on a location where the base is connected to the at least one of the lashing bridge or the deck of the cargo ship and regardless of a height of a side stack of containers connected with the support.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein, 14. The method of claim 13, wherein: the side stack of containers is located on a starboard side of the cargo ship; the base is connected substantially at a mid-point of the at least one of the lashing bridge or the deck of the cargo ship; the base includes another tension winch connected to the base, another connection line connected to the other tension winch, and another second releasable connector; the method further comprises: deploying another securing line and securing another stack of containers located at a port side of the cargo ship; connecting the other connection line with the other securing line; and winding the other connection line with the other tension winch to apply tension to the other securing line. ​

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