New KR class notations for container securing devices
Korean Register (KR) has introduced new class notations for container securing devices to enhance safety by preventing container losses even in unexpected harsh weather conditions.
Several safety measures are required to operate a container ship, and among them, securely locking loaded containers is one of the most important factors in preventing container loss accidents. In this context, KR has strengthened its ‘Product test rules for container securing devices’ and has introduced new class notations for container vessels ‘HHT (High Holding Twistlock)’ and ‘HHS (High Holding Securing)’ to prevent container losses overboard.
Reflecting customer concerns, KR analyzed recent cases of container loss accidents and sought advice from major container securing equipment manufacturers in order to reinforce the performance test standards to ensure that the twist-locks cannot be pulled out of the corner casting (the part wher