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Marine Operations Articles
Using simple tools for efficient Passage Planning for seagoing vessels
Introduction Planning a vessel’s voyage is a critical detailed exercise, and the main goal is to ensure safe and...
Designing a closed chock as per IACS rules
Introduction Chocks are used universally for mooring and towing operations on ships. For towing operations,...
Designing a stanchion/stopper for sea-fastening of deck cargo
Introduction Stanchions – a familiar term for mariners and ship designers. What are Stanchions? A stanchion is...
Global wave statistical analysis and its use in deepwater operations
Why do we need wave analysis? For the design of offshore operations such as installation and transport of offshore...
The why and how of designing a lifting beam
Lifting beams are universally applied gear used widely in various types of lifting operations, onshore and offshore....
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...