Product · 3D Stowage Planner
3D Stowage Planning for Breakbulk and Heavy-Lift Cargo
SecureLoad 3D Stowage Planner lets you design stows in 3D using realistic cargo meshes and deck models, not just 2D sketches and PDFs. Check clearances, CoG and key constraints early, and hand over stows that connect cleanly into loading computer and lashing workflows.
Plan Visually. Check Technically. Decide with Confidence.
Typical Planning Workflow
Modules and Outputs
Modules
Core 3D Layout Workspace
Vessel and cargo shown together in a 3D workspace, with decks, holds and key structures modelled for realistic planning.
Multi-Port / Multi-Condition Planning
Plan multiple ports and conditions in one project—partial discharges, re-stows, backloading and return legs.
Libraries & Patterns
Shared libraries of vessels, decks, cargo types and stow patterns, so common setups don’t need to be rebuilt from scratch.
Linked Modules (SecureLoad Ecosystem)
Designed to connect with Acceleration & 3D Lashing and the Loading Computer, so 3D stows can feed into motion checks and loading cases.
Outputs
2D / 3D Views for Plans & Docs
Generate 2D and 3D views that can be used in stowage plans, method statements and client or surveyor documentation.
Measurements & Clearances
Show key measurements, clearances and simple annotations so reviewers can see why a stow works.
Cargo & Position Lists
Export structured lists of cargo items, positions and weights aligned with the 3D layout.
Export Formats
Support for image outputs and data files that can be used in reports, lashing design and loading computer workflows.
Connected to Lashing and Loading
Start where your team feels the most pain or roll out the full suite across ship and shore.
To Acceleration & 3D Lashing
To Loading Computer
To Fleet Cargo Planner
Made for Heavy-Lift and Breakbulk Planners
Naval Architects & Cargo Engineers
Port Captains & Superintendents
Heavy-Lift / Project Cargo Planners
Chartering / Commercial Teams
HSEQ Teams & Surveyors
Example Stowage Scenarios
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What cargo formats are supported (meshes, blocks, etc.)?
3D Stowage Planner is designed to work with both parametric “block” cargo (using dimensions, weight and CoG) and mesh-based cargo where detailed geometry is available.
You’ll be able to build a library of common items and import custom pieces for specific projects.
Q2. Can we model multi-port and partial discharge scenarios?
Yes. You can plan multi-port voyages with partial discharges, re-stows and backloading in a single project.
Different conditions (e.g. “After Port A discharge”, “Before Port B arrival”) can be stored and compared without losing track of what sits where.
Q3. How accurate is the geometry versus our real vessels?
Vessel and deck geometry is based on data supplied during the modelling phase (drawings, 3D models, etc.).
The aim is to be close enough for practical stow planning and clearance checks, and to stay consistent with the models used in SecureLoad’s engineering tools.
Q4. Can surveyors or customers view 3D plans without full access?
Yes. 3D stows can be shared as exported views, images or lightweight files so surveyors and customers can review layouts without needing full editing access.
Where appropriate, view-only access options can be explored for selected external stakeholders.
Q5. How does 3D Stowage Planner work with our existing engineering tools?
3D Stowage Planner is designed to sit alongside your current engineering stack.
Stow definitions and outputs can be used as input for motion, lashing and loading checks—either within the SecureLoad ecosystem (Acceleration & 3D Lashing, Loading Computer) or in your existing tools via exported data and views.
