„Battens“

1.The protruding fixtures on the inside walls of a vessel’s hold which are used to keep the cargo away or to fasten it in place.

2. Similar structural parts to the above in truck bodies, containers and rail cars.

Source:

Hayler, W.B., & Keever, J.B. (2003). American Merchant Seaman’s Manual. Ithaca, NY: Cornell Maritime Press.