A gondola safety cage is a type of extended lashing cage with an elongated, open-sided structure that allows personnel to walk horizontally along the vessel’s bay while suspended. This design enables stevedores to access multiple rows of containers without requiring the crane to reposition for each move, which improves productivity on large container ships. Gondola cages typically incorporate reinforced floors, raised side protections, communication systems and emergency lowering functions. Their open design permits easier alignment with container stacks and provides clear visibility for both workers and crane operators. Gondola cages are widely used in terminals that handle Post-Panamax and larger vessels, where efficient access to twistlocks between tightly spaced container rows is essential.