Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of the vessel from the turn of the bilge upward. The purpose of these cargo battens is().
- Afor securing a snatch block when snaking cargo into the wings of the hold
- Bto prevent cargo from coming in contact with the vessel's frames or shell plating
- Cto provide fittings to which cargo lashings may be secured
- Dto support the dunnage floors which are laid down between tiers of cargo