Container lashing

ClassNK has released a new tool, "WACDAS" (WAve Climate Data Aggregation for Ships), which calculates the route correction factors essential for ensuring the safety of container lashing and supporting container stacking optimisation. Last year ClassNK released its Guidelines for Container Stowage and Securing Arrangements (Edition 3.0) to enhance the safety and efficiency of marine container transportation. The new WACDAS tool enables the easy calculation of route correction factors necessary for using the approved lashing software as per the guidelines. Accessible through a web browser, the tool enables onboard calculation of these factors, thereby facilitating optimal container stacking based on individual routes and seasons.