In the offshore construction industry, the connection between the newly installed pipeline and the riser is...
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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...
Sea Pressure Loads Calculation based on DNV Rules
Introduction Sea pressure loads are an important factor in the structural design of a vessel. What is sea...
How soil vertical stiffness parameters affect buried pipelines
Introduction Pipe soil interaction is a critical subject of analysis in the field of the offshore industry. A pipe...
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...
The why and how of freeboard calculation of a ship
Introduction Freeboard is a common term used in vessel operations. Freeboard is the smallest vertical distance between...
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...
Protecting the seabed pipelines against destabilization: Identifying and qualifying the risk
The Philosophy Cable hydrodynamic stability is one of the most fundamental design topics which are addressed...
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...
