Nautical Term: Cellular container ship

Definition of Cellular container ship

A cellular container ship is a specialized type of container vessel, equipped with vertically arranged cell guides. These cell guides are designed to securely hold standard-sized containers, preventing any movement or the need for additional lashing.

For instance, during a busy shipping season, a cellular container ship might be loaded with thousands of standard-sized containers. Due to the cell guides’ efficient design, all the containers would be securely held in place without the need for excessive lashing materials or additional labor costs.

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