Abstract: A ratcheted lashing strap assembly is described as a lashing strap and a tightening device. The tightening devise has a frame and a winding axel, rotatable in the frame for winding up the lashing strap. The rotatable axel is formed in steel and has a V-shaped cut in the axel that enables the initial fastening of the strap onto the axel very easy and fast. The fastening of the strap can be done anywhere on the length of the strap. With 2 turns of the axel the lashing strap is secured for its total load capacity. The release of the lashing strap is equally easy as the strap can be removed from the V-Shaped cut in the axel without having to pull i through an opening in the axel.