Cargo net

Cargo nets are used by the military, and in the shipping industry, to secure loads to prevent them from shifting during transport, as well as to deter theft.

The troops climbed down the nets hung over the ship's side and boarded the bobbing landing craft.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a notice expressing concern that a child's head can become trapped if the openings are of a particular size.

[1] In maritime situations, cargo nets can be slung over the side of a ship to allow passengers stranded in the water to climb aboard to safety.

[2] Especially on ships, cargo nets are used as physical barriers, to prevent individuals from falling through openings or overboard into the sea.