Dovetail Plate

The Dovetail Plate is an essential component of marine container lashing and cargo securing systems, specially designed to provide a strong, reliable and permanent anchoring point for securing containers on container ships, cargo vessels, and multipurpose vessels. It is typically welded onto deck structures or hatch covers and is used in combination with lashing rods, turnbuckles, twist locks, and other container securing equipment to prevent cargo shifting during sea voyages.

Manufactured from high-strength marine-grade steel, dovetail plates are engineered to withstand extreme tensile loads, heavy seas, vibration, and harsh marine environments. The robust construction ensures excellent resistance to corrosion, fatigue, and deformation, delivering long service life even under continuous operational stress. The precision-shaped dovetail slot allows quick, safe, and secure engagement of lashing components, improving operational efficiency during container loading and discharge.

At Shipchandlers, we supply heavy-duty and industry-approved dovetail plates suitable for newbuilding installations, retrofitting projects, and vessel maintenance or repair works. All our dovetail plates comply with international maritime and cargo securing standards and are trusted by shipowners and fleet operators worldwide. With Shipchandlers, you get reliable marine hardware, consistent quality, and fast supply to keep your vessel cargo-secure, compliant, and operationally efficient.