Оборудование для морских перевозок SEC Bremen

Transversal stowage system in holds Ship`s Equipment Centre Bremen GmbH May 2011 © Technical alterations reserved 2.6 Tension/compression system In case that fully loaded containers can not be achieved even if all container levels are supported by pressure elements, it will be necessary to separate the container block. This separation can be realised by using single stacking cones for example in way of ship’s longitudinal axis. The two separate container blocks now have to be connected by means of tension/pressure-elements and corresponding counter bearings to the longitudinal bulkhead. For larger container vessel with three hatch cover panels it could be an advantage to separate the containers in three blocks. For this reason single stacking cones in combination with pressure adapters should be used in line with the hatch cover split joint. The container block in the middle of the hold will act by pressure force alternately to both sides. The advantage of this system is that the container blocks below each panel can be discharged separately. When deciding about the type of counter bearing it is important to know which container heights have to be covered because for each combination of 8’6’’ and 9’6’’ container height there must be a possibility to insert the tension/pressure-elements. Main disadvantage of the transversal stowage system is that loading and unloading of containers can only be made tierwise. It is not possible to have a 40’ stack next to a 20’ stack because this would interrupt the transmission of horizontal forces. Description