EP1478567A1

EP1478567A1 - Method and arrangement for loading and shipping coils on board a ship, and coil holder

Info

Publication number: EP1478567A1
Application number: EP03701552A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Hans Langh
Original assignee: Langh Ship Oy AB
Current assignee: Langh Ship Oy AB
Priority date: 2002-02-04
Filing date: 2003-02-03
Publication date: 2004-11-24
Anticipated expiration: 2023-02-03
Also published as: AU2003202600A1; WO2003066424A1; FI20021767A7; ES2323055T3; FI20021767A0; DK1478567T3; EP1478567B1; FI20021767L; ATE427877T1; DE60327053D1

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and arrangement for loading coils (1) and shipping them on board a ship (2). In the method, coil holders (4) comprising members preventing coil movement are used, the members being configured to hold a coil (1) placed to the coil holder (4) substantially in position at least in a horizontal and downward direction. According to the method the coils (1) are placed to the coil holders (4) and the coil holders (4) are arranged to a cargo space (3) of the ship. The method employs coil holders (4) arranged to a frame structure (5) dimensioned and shaped to extend substantially from a first sidewall (13) of the cargo space (3) to a second, opposite sidewall (14), the frame structure (5) being placed on the tank top (6) in the cargo space. The invention also relates to a coil holder arrangement.

Description

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR LOADING AND SHIPPING COILS ON BOARD A SHIP, AND COIL HOLDER

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The invention relates to a method for loading coils and ship- ping them on board a ship, in which method: coil holders are used that comprise members preventing coil movement, the members being configured to hold a coil placed to the coil holder substantially in position at least in a horizontal and downward direction; the coils are placed to the coil holders; and the coil holders are arranged to a cargo space of the ship. [0002] The invention also relates to an arrangement for loading coils and shipping them on board a ship, in which arrangement the coils are placed to coil holders arranged to a cargo space of the ship, the coil holders comprising members preventing coil movement, which members are configured to hold a coil placed to the coil holder substantially in position at least in a horizontal and downward direction.

[0003] The invention further relates to a coil holder arrangement for use as a coil transport support in marine transport, the coil holder arrangement comprising coil holders which in turn comprise members preventing coil movement, the members being configured to hold a coil placed to the coil holder substantially in position at least in a horizontal and downward direction.

[0004] The invention relates to loading coils, metal strip coils in particular, to a ship and to their transport on board the ship. The method, arrangement and coil holder arrangement of the invention can, however, also be used for shipping other cylindrical goods. [0005] Coils of this type are conventionally transported on the tank top in the cargo space of a ship, i.e. the coils are placed directly onto the tank top in the cargo space such that they rest on the bottom and the walls of the cargo space. The coils are locked in relation to each other and made immovable in relation to the ship by placing the coils on top of each other such that a coil in a topmost layer rests on two coils of the layer below. In addition, the coils are tied using disposable metal bands, for example. The coils are also supported by wood blocks.

[0006] In this conventional arrangement it is difficult to arrange and to tie the coils such that they are kept immovably in place in the cargo space of the ship during the transport when the ship navigated through rough seas. Since metal strip coils in particular are extremely heavy, the wood blocks used for support are usually crushed when the coils move.

[0007] Moreover, coils, metal strip coils in particular, have also become bigger. A metal strip coil may weigh 30 to 35 tons. Due to this the maxi- mum allowed concentrated/linear load may be exceeded on the tank top in the cargo space, because the surface of the metal strip coil facing the tank top in the cargo space is usually small. Due to the increased coil size, it is not safe to place locking coils either between the coils to lock the coils in place.

[0008] One solution to the above problem is to arrange a plural number of coil holders onto the tank top in the cargo space to form groove-like structures into which the coils can be placed so that they stay in position in a horizontal and downward position in relation to the ship. This type of solution is described for example at the web site of Seacon Shipping Ltd at the address www.seacon.co.uk. [0009] A problem with this prior art solution is that the coil holder unit assembled onto the tank top consists of an extremely great number of parts. Because of this the assembly and, correspondingly, disassembly of the coil holder structure to and from the tank top is time-consuming. Therefore this type of coil holder unit is usually not removed from the tank top, but the ship is empty when it is taken to a destination for which coils are not transported. With such a coil holder unit on the tank top in the cargo space, the ship cannot be used for transporting bulk goods or other return cargo.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a method and arrangement for loading coils and shipping them on board a ship to solve the above problems.

[0011] This object is achieved by a method characterized in that the method employs coil holders arranged to a frame structure dimensioned and shaped to extend substantially from a first sidewall of the cargo space to a second, opposite sidewall and that the frame structure is arranged onto the tank top in the cargo space.

[0012] The arrangement of the invention in turn is characterized in that the coil holders are arranged to a frame structure dimensioned and shaped to extend substantially from a first sidewall of the cargo space to a second, opposite sidewall and that the frame structure is arranged on the tank top in the cargo space.

[0013] The coil holder arrangement of the invention, which is to be used as a coil transport support in marine transport of coils, is characterized in that the coil holder arrangement comprises a frame structure and that the coil holder is arranged to the frame structure, which is to be arranged on the tank top in the cargo space, the frame structure being dimensioned and shaped to extend on the tank top substantially from a first sidewall of the cargo space to a second opposite sidewall of the cargo space. [0014] The preferred embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the dependent claims.

[0015] According to the solution of the invention, the coil holders are fixedly or detachably arranged to the frame structure. Since the coil holders are fastened to the frame structure, it is easy to remove them from the ship's cargo space when they are not needed, for example when other goods than coils are to be loaded into the cargo space for transport. The coil holder arrangement consisting of the coil holders and the frame structure can be lifted as a single unit, for example, from the cargo space and placed onto the weather deck, whereby the unit is carried along on board the ship when not in use. The cargo space is thus totally free from coil holders. In a reverse case, the coil holder arrangement can be, correspondingly, easily arranged in place into the ship's cargo space when coils are to be carried on board the ship.

[0016] According to a preferred embodiment the coil holder arrangement comprises lifting members arranged to cooperate with a coil- gripping device of a crane used for loading coils. This kind of arrangement speeds up loading, for example, because the crane "tool", i.e. the lifting hook, does not have to be changed during an operation in which, for example, the coil holder arrangements are first lifted in place with the crane and the coils are then put in place into the coil holder arrangements, for example. [0017] If the coil holder arrangement consisting of coil holders and the frame structure is a detached structure, the solution of the invention enables a number of coil holder arrangements that matches exactly to an intended number of coils to be placed into the ship's cargo space for transport. [0018] If the coil holder arrangement consisting of coil holders and the frame structure is a detached structure, the solution of the invention allows the coil holder unit or units to be left at the port if no coils are to be transported. [0019] According to a preferred embodiment the coil holder arrangement is hinged to the ship's cargo space such that it can be turned in the cargo space between a position of use, in which coils can be placed to the coil holders, and a position of storage. [0020] The solution of the invention allows a coil holder arrangement of this type to be used in old ships, i.e. those already in use (in traffic).

[0021] The solution of the invention provides an advantage regarding the condition of the cargo and its logistics in that a suitably sized locking coil, used for locking coils placed on the tank top in the cargo space to each other, is made redundant because in the solution of the invention the coils are placed to coil holders. This also speeds up the loading of the ship. The coils can be placed to the coil holders by using a programmable crane and an automated coil-gripping tong, which reduces labour costs. In addition, the solution of the invention speeds up the loading and discharging of the ship. [0022] The solution of the invention allows linear/concentrated loads caused by the coils to be distributed to a large area on the tank top of the cargo space.

[0023] Since the position of an individual coil in the ship is known and the coils are placed to the coil holders, the coils can be removed from the ship in any order, for example according to the wishes of the receiver.

[0024] Another advantage of the invention is that the coil holders allow the coils to be fastened on board the ship by means of belts that can be used several times.

[0025] A further advantage of the invention is that the coils are kept in place in the coil holder without extra supports, which also facilitates the loading and unloading of the coils to and from the ship. Since disposable bands or wooden materials are not needed, the solution of the invention is environmentally friendly.

[0026] The solution of the invention enables good positioning of the cargo in the ship and loading and discharging of the ship in a desired order. This allows the receiver to know in advance what cargo is discharged from the ship and when. A sufficient amount of suitable equipment can thus be reserved at the discharge end. The same advantage naturally also applies to the loading end. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In the following, the invention will be described with reference to preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings, in which

Figure 1 is a side view of a ship provided with an arrangement of the invention;

Figure 2 is a cross section of the ship (along line A - A of Fig. 1) provided with the arrangement of the invention;

Figure 3 is a side view of a situation in which a coil holder arrangement is placed into the ship using a crane meant for loading coils; Figure 4 shows the situation of Fig. 3 in cross section (along line B -

B of Fig. 3); and ^'

Figure 5 is a side view of a ship provided with an arrangement of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0028] Figures 1 and 2 show an arrangement for loading coils 1 and for shipping them on board a ship 2, in which arrangement the coils 1 are placed in a cargo space 3 of the ship.

[0029] Figures 1 and 2 further show a weather deck 7 closing the cargo space 3. [0030] In the arrangement of the invention there are coil holders 4, which are arranged to hold a coil 1 placed to the holders substantially in position at least in a horizontal and downward direction.

[0031] The coil holders 4 are arranged to a frame structure 5, which is dimensioned and shaped to extend substantially from a first sidewall 13 of the cargo space 3 to a second, opposite sidewall 14 thereof. This also means that the frame structure may be 0 - 2 metres narrower than the distance between the first sidewall 13 and the second sidewall 14. If the frame structure is 2 m narrower, for example, than the distance between the first sidewall 13 and the second sidewall 14, the coils 1 placed adjacent to the sidewall 13 or 14 can also rest on the sidewall 13 or 14 of the cargo space.

[0032] The frame structure 5 to which the coil holders 4 are placed is also arranged to distribute the linear/concentrated load caused by the coils 1 on the tank top 6 in the cargo space 3 and to shift the linear/concentrated load caused by the coils to the sidewalls 13 and 14 of cargo space on the tank top 6. In the Figures the frame structure extends over the entire distance between the opposite walls (not marked with a reference numeral) of the cargo space, thereby providing a support surface as large as possible between the frame structure 5 and the tank top 6 in the cargo space. In the Figures the shape of the frame structure is a substantially rectangular prim, but it can also have some other shape.

[0033] Figure 1 shows a ship 2 with a plural number of frame structures 5 which cover the tank top 6 in the cargo space substantially entirely. It is also possible that the frame structures 5 cover only part of the tank top 6 in the cargo space. [0034] The invention also relates to a coil holder arrangement for use as a transport support in the marine transport of the coil 1.

[0035] The coil holder arrangement comprises coil holders 4, which in turn comprise members preventing coil movement, the members being arranged to hold the coil 1 placed to the coil holder 4 substantially in position at least in a horizontal and downward direction. An individual coil holder 4 may be of a type that holds one or more coils 1 in place.

[0036] The coil holder arrangement comprises a frame structure 5. The coil holder 4 is arranged to the frame structure 5, which is to be placed onto the tank top 6 in the cargo space. [0037] The coil holders 4 are either detachably or fixedly arranged to the frame structure 5. If the coil holder 4 is detachably arranged to the frame structure 5, the coil holder 4 and the frame structure 5 preferably comprise compatible fastenings for fastening the coil holders 4 to the frame structure 5. Detachable arrangement of the coil holder 4 to the frame structure 5 enables the coil 1 to be placed to the coil holder 4 already at the steel plant, for example, and the coil 1 and the coil holder 4 to be lifted as a single unit into the ship 2, where it is arranged to the frame structure 5.

[0038] The frame structure 5 is dimensioned and shaped to extend on the tank top 6 in the cargo space substantially from the first sidewall 13 of the cargo space 3 to the second, opposite sidewall 14 of the cargo space 3.,

[0039] The Figures show a coil holder arrangement with eighteen coil holders 4 (three rows with six coil holders in each). The coil holders 4 shown in the Figures are arranged to cover the upper surface (not marked with a reference numeral) of the frame structure 5 substantially entirely. However, it is also possible that the frame structure 5 comprises for example only a few coil holders 4 and that therefore other goods, such as containers (not shown) can be placed on top of the frame structure 5 of the coil holder arrangement.

[0040] In the coil holders 4 shown in the Figures the coils 1 are arranged such that the centre axis (not marked with a reference numeral) of the coils 1 is positioned parallel with the longitudinal axis (not marked with a reference numeral) of the ship. However, it is possible that the coil holders 4 are of a type in which the coils 1 are arranged to the coil holders 4 in some other manner, for example such that the centre axis (not marked with a reference numeral) of the coils 1 is positioned transverse to the longitudinal axis (not marked with a reference numeral) of the ship.

[0041] In at least one coil holder 4 of the coil holder arrangement the members preventing coil movement are implemented such that they preferably comprise at least two inclined surfaces 8 facing each other. This type of coil holder structure with two inclined surfaces 8 facing each other enables coils 1 of different diameters to be kept in place. In Figure 2 the members preventing coil movement comprise two inclined surfaces 8 facing each other. In Figure 2 these inclined surfaces 8 are placed symmetrically in relation to the centre line (not marked with a reference numeral) of the coil holder 4, on both sides of the centre line. In addition, the angle of the inclined surfaces 8 is sub- stantially the same. Alternatively, the members preventing the movement of the coil 1 may comprise curved surfaces (not shown), which are preferably arranged in a corresponding manner as the inclined surfaces 8 shown in Figure 2.

[0042] In the coil holder arrangement at least one coil holder 4 pref- erably forms a recess (not marked with a reference numeral) in the frame structure 5. In the Figures each coil holder 4 forms a recess in the frame structure 5. Because the coil holders 4 form recesses in the frame structure 5, the space occupied by the coil holder 4 and the frame structure in the cargo space 3 is insignificant. The Figures show coil holders 4 that form recesses which extend almost to the tank top in the cargo space 3.

[0043] The coil holder arrangement preferably comprises fastening members 20 for fastening the coil holder arrangement in the cargo space 3 of the ship, the fastening members being configured to cooperate with a container fastening 21, or similar fastenings, provided on the tank top 6 in the cargo space. [0044] The frame structure 5 is preferably about 6 m (12 feet) or about 12 m (40 feet) long (in the longitudinal direction of the ship), i.e. substantially of the same length as a standard 20 or 40-feet container. If the coil holder arrangement comprises fastening members 20 that are arranged to cooperate with the container fastening 21 , or similar fastenings, provided on the tank top 6 in the cargo space, the fastening members 20 are preferably placed at such a distance from each other that the fastening members 20 and the container fastenings 21 provided on the tank top 6 in the cargo space fit together. The fastening members 20 and/or container fastenings 21 may be of what is known as a twist-lock type, for example.

[0045] The coil holder arrangement preferably comprises second fastening members (not marked with a reference numeral) on the top surface (not marked with a reference numeral) thereof, the second fastening members being arranged to cooperate with the fastening members 20 to allow a plural number of coil holder arrangements to be fastened one on top of the other. The second fastening members may be of the same type as the container fastenings 21 on the tank top in the cargo space, or they may of the type used in containers. The second fastening members may be for example of the twist- lock type. This enables a plural number of coil holder arrangements, for exam- pie, to be placed one on top of the other onto the weather deck of the ship when the coil holder arrangements are not in use. This also allows a plural number of coil holder arrangements to be transferred in one go to or from the cargo space 3 of the ship by gripping only one coil holder arrangement.

[0046] The coil holder arrangement preferably comprises lifting members 10 that can be gripped to move the coil holder arrangement in the cargo space 3 of the ship as well as to and from the cargo space 3.

[0047] The lifting members 10 may be arranged to cooperate with a loading member (not shown) of a container hoist. In that case the coil holder arrangement comprises lifting members 10 that can be gripped with the load- ing member of the container hoist to lift the coil holder arrangement by means of the container hoist. It is also possible that the frame structure 5 comprises gripping members 10 that can be gripped with the loading member of the container hoist to lift the frame structure 5 by means of the container hoist. This allows the frame structure 5 to be first lifted into the ship 2 by means of the container hoist and then to lift the coil holders 4, either loaded with coils 1 or not, into the ship 2 where they are placed to the frame structure 5 provided in the ship 2.

[0048] If the lifting members 10 are arranged to cooperate with the loading member (not shown) of a container hoist, the lifting members 1 may serve as the second fastening means, and vice versa.

[0049] The coil holder arrangement shown in Figures 3 and 4 comprises lifting members 10 that are arranged to cooperate with an automated coil-gripping device 11 of a crane (not shown) meant for loading coils such that the coil holder can be lifted with the automated coil-gripping device 11 of the crane meant for loading coils. This provides an advantage in that the loading time becomes shorter, because the crane "tool", i.e. the hook, does not have to be changed to allow the coil holder arrangement to be lifted. The lifting member 10 preferably comprises at least one through hole (not shown in the Figures) in the coil holder arrangement through which hole the automated coil- gripping device 11 can be pushed to allow the coil holder arrangement to be lifted by means of the gripping device 11. Such automated coil-gripping devices 11 provided in cranes sometimes have turning claws (not shown in the Figures) that can be turned after the automated coil-gripping device 11 of the crane meant for loading coils has been partly taken through the through hole such that the coil holder arrangement can be lifted by means of the crane.

[0050] The lifting members 10 of the coil holder arrangement are preferably of a type that allows a plural number of superimposed coil holder arrangements to be lifted in one go. If the lifting members 10 comprise a through hole, it is possible that the automated coil-gripping device 11 of the crane is taken through the through holes of several coil holder arrangements at the same time. If the automated coil-gripping device 11 of the crane is provided with turning or moving claws, the claws are preferably turned or moved only after the automated coil-gripping device 11 of the crane is at the lowermost coil holder arrangement, or below it, such that the lowermost coil holder arrange- ment will be gripped.

[0051] The lifting members 10 are preferably placed in the middle of the coil holder arrangement in such a way that the coil holder arrangement is in balance when it is lifted.

[0052] Figure 5 shows a ship 2 comprising tumable coil holder ar- rangements which are arranged to the ship such that they can be turned between a storage position and a position of use in the cargo space 3 of the ship. The ship 2 shown in Figure 5 comprises three turnable coil holder arrangements. One of the coil holder arrangements shown in Figure 5 is being turned to a position of use (at the aft end of the ship 2), one has been turned to its vertical storage position (in the middle of the ship 2, in the same cargo space 3 as the coil holder arrangement that is being turned) and one is in its position of use and has coils 1 placed to it. However, the number of the coil holder arrangements may be other than that shown in Figure 5, and the coil holder arrangements may be positioned in another manner than shown in Figure 5.

[0053] The turnable coil holder arrangement may be fastened in place by means of a hinge mechanism in the cargo space 3 of the ship, as shown in Figure 5. Alternatively, the coil holder arrangement may be a detached structure that can be turned in the cargo space 3 of the ship.

[0054] The turnable coil holder arrangement or, more precisely, its bottom surface 23, which sets against the tank top 6 in the ship's cargo space when the coil holder arrangement is in its position of use, can form an even wall structure with the other walls of the ship's cargo space 3 when the coil holder arrangement is in its storage position.

[0055] Figure 5 shows turnable coil holder arrangements that can be turned substantially 90 degrees from a horizontal position of use to a verti- cal storage position in the cargo space 3 of the ship.

[0056] In Figure 5 the weather deck closing the cargo space 3 can be closed when the turnable coil holder arrangement is in its storage position.

[0057] The turnable coil holder arrangement preferably comprises a sealing arrangement 24, which is configured to protect the coil holders 4 when the turnable coil holder arrangement is in its storage position. The sealing arrangement 24 comprises for example a rubber seal (not shown), which is arranged to be at least partly between the turnable coil holder arrangement and the sidewalls of the cargo space when the turnable coil holder arrangement is in its storage position. The sealing arrangement 24 allows bulk cargo (not shown), such as carbonised coal, to be carried on board the ship 1 without risk of the bulk cargo soiling the coil holders and the cargo space 3 of the ship to be washed after such bulk cargo has been transported without risk of the slop soiling the coil holders 4.

[0058] The turnable coil holder arrangement can be turned either by means of an external device, such as a harbour crane, or a turning device (not shown) provided on board the ship. The turning device on board the ship may be a hydraulic system, for example. The turning arrangement may also comprise chains or cables fastened to the coil holder arrangement to be turned and a hoisting apparatus for operating the chains and cables in such a way that the coil holder arrangement can be turned between the storage position and the position of use.

[0059] The turnable coil holder arrangement preferably comprises locking members (not shown) for locking the coil holder arrangement to be turned to its storage position. The locking members may be hydraulically or mechanically operated, for example. [0060] The coil holder arrangement preferably comprises fastening points (not shown) for load binding ropes (not shown) or the like. The purpose of the load binding ropes is to prevent the coil 1 from moving in the coil holder 4 when the ship 2 is navigated through rough seas, for example.

[0061] The coil holder 4 is preferably provided with a damping coat- ing 9, preferably a rubber layer, which is arranged to be positioned between the coil holder 4 and the coil 1 to protect the coil holder 4 and/or the coil 1. The coating also prevents the coils 1 from rolling in the coil holder 4.

[0062] The coil holder arrangement is detachably and/or displace- ably arranged to the ship 2. This allows the heavy coils 1 to be positioned in a desired manner in the cargo space so that the longitudinal centre of gravity (not shown) of the ship 2 sets as desired, whereby a desired trim angle of the ship will be obtained. In addition, the detachable and/or displaceable coil holder arrangement allows the coil holder arrangement to be placed in the cargo space 3 so that other goods, for example containers (not shown), fit bet- ter into the cargo space 3.

[0063] The invention also relates to a method for loading coils 1 and for shipping them on board a ship 2.

[0064] The method employs coil holders 4 that comprise members preventing coil movement, the members being configured to hold a coil 1 placed to the coil holder 4 substantially in position at least in a horizontal and downward direction. In the method the coils 1 are placed to the coil holders 4 and the coil holders 4 are arranged to the cargo space 3 of the ship.

[0065] The method employs coil holders 4 arranged to a frame structure 5 that is dimensioned and shaped to extend substantially from a first sidewall 13 of the cargo space 3 to a second, opposite sidewall. The frame structure 5 is placed on the tank top 6 in the cargo space. [0066] In the method of the invention the frame structure 5 is preferably placed first on the tank top 6 in the cargo space, either with or without coil holders 4 arranged to the frame, after which a coil 1 is placed to a coil holder 4. [0067] In the method of the invention the frame structure 5 is preferably arranged on the tank top 6 in the cargo space by means of a crane (not shown in the Figures) meant for loading coils and an automated coil-gripping device 11.

[0068] Figures 3 and 4 illustrate a situation in which the frame struc- ture 5 is being placed into the ship 2. The Figures show the automated coil- gripping device 11 and the cables 12 that fasten the automated coil-gripping device 11 to a crane.

[0069] Alternatively, the frame structure 5 may be put in place by means of a loading member of a container hoist, i.e. a device for handling con- tainers.

[0070] A person skilled in the art will find it apparent that the coil holder arrangements can also be lifted using a conventional crane.

[0071] A ship 2 provided with an arrangement of the invention can also be used for carrying coils 1 according to some other method or arrange- ment.

[0072] The coil holder 4 and the frame structure 5 are preferably made of steel.

[0073] It is apparent to a person skilled in the art that the method and arrangement for loading coils and for shipping them on board a ship 2 can be implemented by applying the preferred embodiments of the coil holder arrangement.

[0074] It is also apparent to a person skilled in the art that as technology advances, the basic idea of the invention can be implemented in various ways. The invention and its embodiments are therefore not restricted to the above examples, but they may vary within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for loading coils (1) and shipping them on board a ship (2), in which method: coil holders (4) are used that comprise members preventing coil movement, the members being configured to hold a coil (1) placed to the coil holder (4) substantially in position at least in a horizontal and downward direction; the coils (1) are placed to the coil holders (4); and the coil holders (4) are arranged to a cargo space (3) of the ship, characterized in that the method employs coil holders (4) arranged to a frame structure (5) dimensioned and shaped to extend substantially from a first sidewall (13) of the cargo space (3) to a second, opposite sidewall (14), and that the frame structure (5) is arranged onto the tank top (6) in the cargo space.

2. A method according to claim ^ characterized by placing first a frame structure (5) onto the tank top (6) in the cargo space and then placing a coil (1) to the coil holder (4).

3. A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by placing the frame structure (5) onto the tank top (6) in the cargo space by means of a crane meant for loading coils and by using an automated coil- gripping device (11) arranged to the crane for loading coils.

4. An arrangement for loading coils (1) and shipping them on board a ship (2), in which arrangement the coils (1) are placed to coil holders (4) ar- ranged to a cargo space (3) of a ship, the coil holders comprising members preventing coil movement, which members are configured to hold a coil (1) placed to the coil holder (4) substantially in position at least in a horizontal and downward direction, characterized in that the coil holders (4) are arranged to a frame structure (5) dimensioned and shaped to extend substantially from a first sidewall (13) of the cargo space (3) to a second, opposite sidewall (14) and that the frame structure (5) is placed onto the tank top (6) in the cargo space.

5. A coil holder arrangement for use as a coil (1) transport support in marine transport, the coil holder arrangement comprising coil holders (4) which in turn comprise members preventing coil movement, the members being configured to hold a coil (1) placed to the coil holder (4) substantially in position at least in a horizontal and downward direction, characterized in that the coil holder structure comprises a frame structure (5) and that the coil holder (4) is arranged to the frame structure (5), which is to be arranged to the tank top (6) in the cargo space, the frame structure (5) be- ing dimensioned and shaped to extend on the tank top (6) substantially from a first sidewall (13) of the cargo space (3) to a second, opposite sidewall (14) of the cargo space.

6. A coil holder arrangement according to claim 5, characterized in that at least in one coil holder (4) the members for preventing coil movement comprise at least two inclined surfaces (8) facing each other.

7. A coil holder arrangement according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that it comprises fastening members (20) that are configured to cooperate with container fastenings (21), or other similar fastenings, provided on the tank top (6) in the cargo space.

8. A coil holder arrangement according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that at least one coil holder (4) forms a recess in the frame structure (5).

9. A coil holder structure according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that at least one coil holder (4) is provided with a dampening coating (9) that is arranged to be positioned between the coil holder (4) and a coil (1).

10. A coil holder arrangement according to any one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that it comprises lifting members (10) that are configured to cooperate with an automated coil-gripping device (11) of a crane meant for loading coils such that the coil holder arrangement can be lifted by means of the automated coil-gripping device (11) of the crane meant for loading coils.

11. A coil holder arrangement according to any one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that it comprises lifting members (10) that are configured to cooperate with a loading member of a container hoist such that the coil holder arrangement can be lifted by means of the container hoist.

12. A coil holder arrangement according to any one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that it can be turned in the cargo space (3) of the ship between a storage position and a position of use.

13. A coil holder arrangement according to claim 12, characterized in that the coil holder arrangement is fastened to the ship by means of a hinge mechanism (22).

14. A coil holder arrangement according to claim 12 or 13, c h a r - acterized in that in its storage position the coil holder arrangement is arranged to form part of the wall structure of the ship's cargo space (3).

15. A coil holder arrangement according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the coil holder arrangement comprises a sealing arrangement (24) which is configured to protect the coil holders when the coil holder arrangement has been turned to the storage position.