There are 3 types of loop lashing - Upright-Fixed, Hatchcover-Fixed and Deck-Fixed. Hog lashing is incorporated in the Upright-Fixed version but needs to be added to both the Hatchcover-Fixed and Deck-Fixed versions as a seperate operation (when uprights are fitted).

The Upright-Fitted version utilises the upright as a strength component and effectively reduces the pitch between the lashings to 750mm adjacent to each upright.

Upright Fixed Loop

Hatch Fixed Loop

• SAFER
All 3 versions are inherently safer than the Top-Over method because of the ability to prevent racking which Top-Over can not achieve.

• LESS COST
The Upright -Fixed version has savings in material costs when compared to Hatch-Fixed Loop, Deck-Fixed Loop and Top-Over Frictional methods. It is recommended that long-link galvanised chain, turnbuckles and safety hooks (in lieu of shackles) be used . NO WIGGLE WIRES, NO SNATCH BLOCKS.

• LESS TIME

With the Upright-Fixed version, the crew / longshoremen are not required to fit hog-lashings as this aspect is incorporated in the final lashing at top-of stow. This means there is more crew rest time as there is no requirement to place hog lashings prior to completion.

The function of hog lashings is to prevent the uprights from splaying outward.