1 Abstract A semi-automated structural weight optimization system is presented for framed structures of post and...
Marine Operations Articles
How to identify the spoolpiece lifting points?
In the offshore construction industry, the connection between the newly installed pipeline and the riser is...
The importance of clear decision support before marine operations
Our oceans are interspersed with human activities: be it fishing, marine transportation, or offshore operations. These...
Draft Surveys: Methodology, Calculations, and common errors
Introduction Marine transport is the backbone of the global trade and reasonably can be considered to be the...
Designing a clip/dog plate for seafastening
Introduction In an earlier article, we saw how to design stoppers for seafastening. Stoppers are items that are used...
The four important factors for a ship’s windage area calculations
Introduction The windage area of a vessel or offshore structure is the area that is exposed directly to the wind. As...
Three simple but useful calculations when towing a Vessel
In this article, we will explore three simple but useful calculations that can be used for towing operations. They...
Calculating the maximum stacking height of pipes
Introduction Pipes (or linepipes or joints) are used for multiple purposes and locations in the maritime/offshore...
Designing a spreader beam for lifting
Spreader beams are universally applied gear which is widely used in various types of lifting operations, onshore and...
Safe Towing: Calculating a towline’s catenary and sag
Introduction Towlines connect a tug to the vessel being towed and are defined by multiple characteristics like Weight,...
Designing the lashings of deck cargo using IMO CSS
Introduction More than 70% of the earth is covered by water, which makes shipping historically the easiest and...
Using MS Excel to evaluate the Stability of existing Barges
Barges are the simplest, and yet most widely used of marine vehicles. They are used for a variety of purposes ranging...