by Team TheNavalArch | Aug 31, 2020 | Subsea Engineering
Introduction Pipe soil interaction is a critical subject of analysis in the field of the offshore industry. A pipe once buried in the seabed is usually in equilibrium with the surrounding soil. There are however various forces which are still in action even if the...
by Team TheNavalArch | Aug 25, 2020 | Marine Operations, Towing
In this article, we will explore three simple but useful calculations that can be used for towing operations. They are: Towline Stiffness Propeller race Towing bridle force DNV-RP-H1o3, Modelling and Analysis of Marine Operations, FEBRUARY 2014 has been referenced...
by Team TheNavalArch | Aug 18, 2020 | Ship Design and Construction
Introduction Freeboard is a common term used in vessel operations. Freeboard is the smallest vertical distance between the waterline and the freeboard deck (generally the upper deck) along the length of the vessel. The term ‘smallest’ is of significance, as the height...
by Team TheNavalArch | Aug 11, 2020 | Marine Transportation, Pipe Transportation
Introduction Pipes (or linepipes or joints) are used for multiple purposes and locations in the maritime/offshore industry. Onshore and offshore pipelines are used for transportation of fluids on land, over and underwater. Pipes are fabricated in an onshore facility...
by Team TheNavalArch | Aug 5, 2020 | Lifting Operations, Marine Operations
Spreader beams are universally applied gear which is widely used in various types of lifting operations, onshore and offshore. In this article, we will explore the design of a basic spreader beam and see what design checks are needed to establish the suitability of a...
