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Combating rising seas with floating structures
Introduction Rising sea level is an existential threat for many coastal cities. The sea is rising subtly but...
How to identify the spoolpiece lifting points?
In the offshore construction industry, the connection between the newly installed pipeline and the riser is...
Using Class Rules to assess the Longitudinal Strength requirement of Barges
Introduction The longitudinal strength of a vessel is integral to its evaluation for a given purpose. To get an...
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...
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,...
