Muhammad Abdul Mufid, 2018, NIT: 50134817.N, “The Influence of Lashing
Container Load on Safety of Voyages in MV. Eline Enterprise”, Essay of
Nautical Departement, Diploma IV Program, Politeknik Ilmu Pelayaran
Semarang, Pembimbing I : Ir. Boedojo Wiwoho, S.J., M.T. and
Pembimbing II : Okvita Wahyuni, S.ST., M.M
Types of container vessels can be broadly divided into two types, namely
full container and semi container vessels. In principle, all ships have a purpose to
maintain the safety of cargo and crew during the voyage. Especially in the case of
lashing the load during the voyage should be really taken care of. The existence of
problems in the process of lashing that is not appropriate procedures can endanger
the safety of shipping, because it is necessary to implement lashing properly and
solemnly to overcome the constraints in the lashing process. The procedure in
keeping the charge tight does not shift especially the deck charge and the system
is in the form of bonding to the load so as not to shift from its place.
The author uses descriptive qualitative research methods, namely by
retelling the events that occurred on the ship and conduct interviews directly to the
crew of MV. Eline Enterprise. The author describes all data obtained at the time
of carrying out the pre-sourced from the First Deck by way of interview.
Based on these interviews the process of lashing that is not appropriate
procedure occurs due to lack of accuracy and knowledge of the crew of the ship
against lashing procedures and limitations of lashing tools due to damage. Such
matter may endanger the safety of the vessel during the voyage, so it is necessary
to hold the implementation of the metting before carrying out the lashing and the
maintenance of lashing tools on a regular basis to maintain the quality of lashing
tools to be used properly. By conducting lashing according to the procedure that
includes preparation, execution, checking and supported by adequate lashing tools
and crew that understands in terms of lashing, it will be accomplished lashing
process smoothly and lashingnya strong, so as to create a safe and safe voyage to
the destination port.
Keywords: Lashing, container, safety of voyages.
