Analysis of lashing gear in ship loading spaces to meet safety transportation

Abstract

Merak and Bakauheni Ferry Ports are two port nodes for the Merak - Bakauheni Ferry Crossing. Both are the main bridges connecting Java Island and Sumatra Island. This research aims to analyze the implementation of the obligation to tie vehicles (lashing gear) in the loading space of ships on the Merak - Bakauheni crossing. The expected aim of this study is to determine the suitability of the implementation of the two ministerial regulations. The analysis utilizes three methods: (1) the analysis of the transportation of vehicles on board, (2) the analysis of the distance between vehicles, and (3) the analysis of vehicle tie-up officers. The results of this study state that the loading of vehicles on the crossing on the Merak - Bakauheni track is still not in accordance with the loading procedures regulated in the Minister of Transportation Regulation Number 115 of 2016 because there are still rules that are not implemented during the process of transporting vehicles on board There are still several lashing officers at the Merak-Bakauheni port who do not have sufficient knowledge and experience regarding technical regulations and lashing gear procedures. Therefore, it is deemed necessary to conduct regular training or socialization sessions.