MacGregor upgrades CSCL ship cargo systems
The vessels were built by Samsung Heavy Industries in 2011 and have re-entered service following the upgrades, which were designed to increase their payload capacity.
The MacGregor Cargo Boost system upgrades include modifications to the lashing system along with lashing bridge enhancement and the provision of Lashmate lashing calculation software.
Captain Lu, general manager, CSCL Stowage Planning Centre said: “We have been able to maximise the overall efficiency of the upgrades by carrying them out in combination with the ships’ regular five-year dockings. The Cargo Boost will enable an additional payload capacity of 300-high cube feu (670 teu) and will give the vessels more operational flexibility. This helps us to adapt to changing markets.”
Atte Virta, naval architect at MacGregor, added: “Taking full advantage of the latest route-specific rules and incorporating the lashing calculation software in this upgrade means that CSCL is able to secure more payload capacity on these vessels.”
Since re-entering service the vessels have also been using MacGregor’s Productivity Care, designed to help operators make full use of their upgraded cargo systems. Also included in the upgrade were a training programme for crew and shore-based personnel, as well as cargo system performance analysis and guidance.
