Tag: ship design

In a new edition of feedback, CHIRP Maritime contains several reports that involve loss of life to highlight never to relax our vigilance when onboard. One case refers to an incident in which two seafarers were working on a crane at height, focusing on lessons learned and design failures.

ABS has published a detailed analysis of latest ship vibration issues  to support the industry in mitigating damage caused by vibrations induced by machinery and the environment.

On June 7, during Posidonia, Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop an autonomous ready ship design to support maritime digitalisation and the growing demand for operational benefits of increased autonomy.

NAPA and ClassNK have strengthened their partnership to support the use of 3D models in the ship design approval process. By streamlining data sharing between design and class approval software, this move brings 3D model-based approval one step closer to reality.

The observative ones may have wondered, what do these propellers near the vessel’s bulbous bow do?

Essentially, Project management and Dry dock Management is the application (or use) of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to meet project requirements.

The IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) held its 8th session from January 17 to 21, 2022. ABS provides an overview of the more significant issues progressed at this session, highlighting that the Sub-Committee finalized draft mandatory safety regulations for ships carrying more than 12 industrial personnel (IP).

The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) shared guidance on design considerations for the gangway landing areas on ships and the gangway system for terminals, discussing different gangway types and configurations.

NAPA and CADMATIC are about to launch an intelligent ship design software solution to enhance the design process for shipyards and ship design companies.

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä and classification society RINA have announced a new propulsion arrangement aiming to act as a future-proof alternative to traditional ship design.