How do cargo ships work

Once the designated ship has arrived, the container is brought to the ships side by a special chassis and cab called a bomb cart photo above. At most ports container movement is computer controlled. It is necessary to place each container in its correct position on the ship based on important factors such as container weight and the port designated for off loading.

The container gantry crane attaches to the container and lifts it off the truck left photo above. The truck drives out from under the container. The container is held at the truck flat bed height for attachment of the securing fittings right photo above. Depending on the ship configuration and if the container will be secured above decks or below the hatch covers the Stevedores 1 on each end of the container take the proper container fitting out of the flat rack twistlock bins and attach them to the container corners.

Flat rack bins can be seen on the deck in the picture above left photo. For above deck stowage: No fitting needed For the first layer above deck some ships keep the twistlock permanently in the container foundation No fitting needed if cell guides are used above deck Fully Automatic Twistlocks automatic lock and unlock Semi Automatic Twistlocks automatic lock and manual unlock Midlocks if two 20 foot containers are stowed in a 40 foot slot then midlocks are used where the containers meet For below deck stowage: No fitting needed if cell guides are used below deck Hanging Stackers hang from the upper container in the stack but don't lock on container below After the Stevedores have placed the fittings in the container corners if needed the crane moves the container to the correct position on the ship.

The container is lowered and released. If an automatic or semi automatic twistlock is used in the container corners the weight of the container locks the fittings at the container corners onto the container below. The above photo shows a container ship that uses no hatch covers. Invest in a storage container! Storage containers are a great investment to help protect your inventory, equipment or other valuables from thieves and most of the elements.

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Dear Visitors, Are you drawn to the open sea but looking for a more adventurous way to travel than mass tourism offers? If so, cargo ship and freighter travel are perfect for you.

Welcome and enjoy your visit. Life onboard. The features of a cargo ship. The cabins. The deck. Common areas. Areas reserved for the crew. Sports facilities. Container ships transport a combination of two standardized container sizes known as or feet equivalent units, abbreviated to TEUs and FEUs.

The containers are carried in cellular holds and stacked on the ships hatch covers and upper deck. The contents of the containers can be non-perishable, or perishable, with the latter often being carried in refrigerated containers.