Introduction Sea pressure loads are an important factor in the structural design of a vessel. What is sea...
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Selecting the right Capstan for berthing a vessel
Introduction Capstans are frequently deployed mooring equipment used on all types of vessels. Capstans are...
Designing Fillet Welds for Symmetrical Joint Sections
Introduction Fillet welds are the most commonly used weld types in marine structures. A fillet weld is used when there...
The importance of ULS (Ultimate Longitudinal Strength) and how to assess it for a damaged hull
by Alessandro La Ferlita, Naval Architect Ultimate hull girder strength represents the maximum capacity, of the hull...
Designing the berth mooring of your vessel with this simple yet effective method
A vessel at berth experiences much lower forces compared to a vessel in the open sea due to the milder environment,...
Understanding how buoys affect the catenary of a mooring line
What is a mooring line? Mooring lines generally comprise ropes, wires, chains or combination of wire and chain used to...
Calculating forces on a ship’s deck cargo – a simplified approach
A cylindrical deck cargo (Source: Wikimedia) Introduction A ship’s deck is used to transport many different types of...
Designing a pad-eye: little items with big intricacies
Pad-eyes are one of the smallest and most universally used structural items in the maritime and Oil & Gas...
Vessel with Stern on Quay: A simplified method for mooring design
A vessel at berth experiences much lower forces compared to a vessel in the open sea due to the milder environment,...
A simple method of selecting the right anchor for mooring a tanker/gas carrier
Anchoring is a fundamental and sensitive operation for a vessel. When a vessel is at anchor, it swings to align itself...
Designing a simple 4-point lashing system for a Deck Cargo
Introduction Lashing of a deck cargo on a ship involves different means and mechanisms to secure the cargo to the deck...
Calculating a Ship’s Design MBL using OCIMF MEG-4
In Part 1 of this article, we saw a step by step guide to calculate the Environmental forces on a vessel based on...