BMT ABSTRACTS Volume 70, Number 9, September 2015 Abstracts 2015092001-2015092250

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Abstracts 2015092001-2015092250
Volume 70 – No 9 – September 2015

CONTENTS

Page No.

1. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

1.1 Ship/structure description 742
1.2 Design 743
1.3 Shipbuilding technology/constructional techniques 751

2. OPERATION

2.1 Power sources and fuels 753
2.2 Equipment and installations 754
2.3 Maintenance, repair and conversion 756
2.4 Cargoes and cargo handling 756
2.5 Ports and waterways 757
2.6 Coastal/offshore engineering and marine renewable energy 762
2.7 Safety at sea 765
2.8 Environmental protection 770
2.9 General operation 773

3. FLUID MECHANICS

3.1 General hydrodynamics, hydraulics and oceanography 781
3.2 Resistance and propulsive performance 783
3.3 Motion, seakeeping and manoeuvring 788
3.4 Fluid structure interaction 801
3.5 Aerodynamics and wind engineering 813

4. STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS

4.1 Structural response 813
4.2 Properties of materials 826
4.3 Corrosion and fouling 830

5. NAVAL VESSELS AND DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY 833

6. MISCELLANEOUS 834

AUTHOR INDEX A-1

SHIP AND STRUCTURE INDEX S-1

KEYWORD INDEX K-1
1.1 SHIP/STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION 2015092004
Shuttle class.
2015092001 Tecnologie Transporti Mare, v 46 n 2, March/April
2015, p 25 [3 p, 6 fig]
BRITANNIA bolsters UK cruise fleet.
http://edicoladigitale.ttmweb.it/secoloxix/singol/ttm/i
The Motor Ship, v 96 n 1126, May 2015, p 63 [3 p,
ndex.html
3 fig] http://www.motorship.com/
No author given
Tinsley, D.
Italian
English
This article describes two fast crew boats built by
This article describes the largest vessel designed
Cantieri Navali Vittoria, Adria, Italy for BAMBINI
exclusively for the UK cruise market, the 144,000gt
srl. SHUTTLE UNO and SHUTTLE DUE have a
BRITANNIA. The vessel was built by Fincantieri’s
length overall of 19.88m, beam of 4.78m, a clear deck
Monfalcone yard, near Trieste, Italy for P&O Cruises.
surface of 30 sq.m and a top speed of 30 knots.
BRITANNIA accommodates 3,647 passengers, plus
around 2,000 crew. Four main diesel generators serve
Crew boats
the ship’s entire energy network as well as propulsion
High speed vessels
drives. See also the following abstract.
Vessel descriptions

Cruise ships
Vessel descriptions
2015092005

New generation LNG carrier SAYAENDO.
2015092002 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Technical Review, v 52
n 1, March 2015, p 47 [3 p, 1 tab, 1 fig]
BRITANNIA.
https://www.mhi-
Tecnologie Transporti Mare, v 46 n 2, March/April
global.com/company/technology/review/
2015, p 15 [6 p, 7 fig]
No author given
http://edicoladigitale.ttmweb.it/secoloxix/singol/ttm/i
English
ndex.html
No author given SAYAENDO is a 155km3 MOSS type (spherical tank
Italian type) LNG carrier developed by Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries Ltd. In contrast to conventional MOSS
The new 144,000gt cruise ship BRITANNIA is
carriers which are encased with separate hemispheric
described. See also the previous abstract.
tank covers, SAYAENDO has a continuous tank
cover that covers the cargo tanks. The adoption of a
Cruise ships
continuous cover integrated with the hull reduces the
Vessel descriptions
weight of the vessel while ensuring overall structure

strength.
2015092003
LNG carriers
Dutch ferry driven by eco-efficiency. Vessel descriptions
The Motor Ship, v 96 n 1126, May 2015, p 67 [2 p,
1 fig] http://www.motorship.com/
Tinsley, D. 2015092006
English
NEXUS
A double-ended ferry is under construction in Work Boat World, v 33 n 1, February 2015, p 28 [2 p,
northern Spain to serve the Dutch island of Texel. 5 fig] http://www.bairdmaritime.com/
The 135m TEXELSTROOM will employ several No author given
different energy sources, including compressed English
natural gas. See also abstract no. 2015081753.
NEXUS is a new cable-laying vessel built at Damen
Shipyards Galati (DSGa) in Romania for offshore
Ferries
contractor Van Oord. The ship will be deployed for
Ro/ro ships
installing electrical cables for offshore wind farms.
Vessel descriptions
The 126m vessel is equipped with a DP Class 2

dynamic positioning system and a cable carousel,
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which has a capacity of more than 5,000t, and an Incat Tasmania's shipyard at Prince of Wales Bay,
offshore crane that will enable it to lay heavy and Derwent Park near Hobart. The vessel is designed to
long export cables. operate in rough weather conditions of 40k winds and
wave heights up to 3m. The optimised hull design
Cable ships reduces on-board noise, vibration and indoor climate,
Vessel descriptions as per the DNV comfort class notation. The boat also
complies with the IMO High Speed Craft (HSC)
Code standards. The overall length of the vessel is
2015092007 70m, while its load waterline length and moulded
beam are 67.6m and 16m respectively, and the
KST PASSION.
deadweight is 191t. The catamaran vessel has a hull
Work Boat World, v 33 n 2, March 2015, p 26 [1 p,
draft of 2.15m, while its draft with retractable bow
2 fig] http://www.bairdmaritime.com/
thrusters is 3.15m.
No author given
English
Catamarans
Chinese work boat builder Zhejiang has delivered its Crew boats
first 3300AV-series tug. Named KST PASSION High speed vessels
measures 33.75 metres in length, with a width of 12.2 Vessel descriptions
metres and a depth of 5.4 metres. Powered by a
4,000kW propulsion package, the ABS-classed vessel
has a bollard pull of over 70 tonnes and a speed of 13 2015092010
knots.
RT ENDEAVOUR.
Ausmarine, v 37 n 4, February 2015, p 34 [2 p, 5 fig]
Tugs
http://www.bairdmaritime.com/
Vessel descriptions
No author given

English
2015092008 The RT ENDEAVOUR, one of a pair of ART 80-32
Class Rotortugs®, has been delivered by Cheoy Lee
ATCO NOURA.
Shipyards to Owner’s Elisabeth Ltd. The ART 80-32
Work Boat World, v 33 n 2, March 2015, p 27 [1 p,
has an installed power of 3 x 1765kW, delivering
4 fig] http://www.bairdmaritime.com/
well over 80 tonnes of bollard pull in both ahead and
No author given
astern directions.
English
Turkey’s Tor Marine has delivered the high speed Tugs
offshore patrol vessel ATCO NOURA to Saudi Vessel descriptions
Arabian operator Atco. The 45m long vessel will
patrol the Arabian Gulf up to 130 nautical miles
offshore, with a cruising speed of 18 knots. 1.2 DESIGN
High speed vessels
2015092011
Patrol craft
Vessel descriptions History and evolution of shipbuilding oriented
CAD tools.
COMPIT 15, 14th International Conference on
2015092009 Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime
Industries; 11-13 May 2015; Ulrichshusen, Germany.
MUSLIM MAGOMAYEV.
Published by Technische Universität Hamburg-
Ausmarine, v 37 n 4, February 2015, p 30 [4 p,
Harburg; ISBN 978-3-89220-680-4. P 8 [14 p,
11 fig] http://www.bairdmaritime.com/
10 ref, 1 tab, 12 fig] http://www.compit.info/
No author given
Perez, R., Gonzalez, C.
English
English
The MUSLIM MAGOMAYEV fast crew boat is the
This paper traces the history of ship design since
world's biggest high-speed crew catamaran vessel,
Roman times, when ship designers began to use
built primarily to carry crew to multiple offshore
curves for drawing frames, through the Venetian
installations. The vessel was built by Australia-based
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techniques (XIII-XVI centuries) reusing templates, to 2015092013
the most modern methods for ship design with
A virtual single ship-design system composed of
FORAN. The FORAN software offers a
multiple independent components.
comprehensive process for the design and
COMPIT 15, 14th International Conference on
construction of ships, offshore platforms and
Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime
submarines, with the help of computers. It was
Industries; 11-13 May 2015; Ulrichshusen, Germany.
conceived as an advanced engineering technique for
Published by Technische Universität Hamburg-
improving the design and reducing the construction
Harburg; ISBN 978-3-89220-680-4. P 126 [10 p,
period of a vessel. This paper traces the history of this
4 ref, 5 tab, 18 fig] http://www.compit.info/
CAD system, since its organization was differentiated
Koelman, H., Zee, J. van der, Jonge, T. de
into two stages: design (modules from F.1 to F.7) and
English
production (F.8 to F.22); until the recent advances in
integration with Product Lifecycle Managements, This paper describes a ship design system originating
Virtual Reality and the near future where all the ship from a collaborative effort in the Netherlands.
product information will be accessible in electronic Arising from a 2008-2011 Dutch development
devices, allowing paper-less design. program, a pilot case was implemented where a
general CAD program (Eagle, as used by Conoship)
Computer-aided ship design collaborated with a specific ship design program
History (PIAS by SARC). In 2013, this experiment was
further enhanced by adding a CAE system
(NUPASCADMATIC by NCG) into the loop. The
2015092012 paper explains the background, the results and
envisioned future. Experience indicates that coupling
Automated interoperability from concept design to
dedicated software packages is a better strategy than
multidisciplinary FE analysis.
trying to develop monolithic “one code fits them all”
COMPIT 15, 14th International Conference on
ship design software. Or in short: cooperation beats
Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime
integration.
Industries; 11-13 May 2015; Ulrichshusen, Germany.
Published by Technische Universität Hamburg-
Computer-aided ship design
Harburg; ISBN 978-3-89220-680-4. P 116 [10 p,

4 ref, 5 tab, 18 fig] http://www.compit.info/
Korbetis, G., Chatzimoisiadis, S., Drougkas, D.
2015092014
English
A modular system architecture for the early ship
This paper, presents a method through ANSA pre-
design by combining a 3D-CAD system with a
processor to define multiple models which can serve
product data management system.
different simulation analyses. The process exploits
COMPIT 15, 14th International Conference on
the ability of the ship design software to output CAD
Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime
models of varying detail level, to create a model
Industries; 11-13 May 2015; Ulrichshusen, Germany.
database which contains the whole history of design.
Published by Technische Universität Hamburg-
The task manager tool of ANSA defines
Harburg; ISBN 978-3-89220-680-4. P 135 [12 p,
automatically, different representations of the ship
3 ref, 14 fig] http://www.compit.info/
model according to the FE analysis that will be
Lindner, H., Schenk, S., Et al
performed. Additionally, this method allows the
English
automatic update of the FE model when a new
version of a geometrical part or assembly arises. This paper describes a modular system architecture
allowing designers to create the concept design in 3D
Computer-aided ship design from the beginning. The system architecture
Finite element method combines a CAD system with well-developed
modelling functionalities with a product data
management system. The modular approach allows
integration in shipbuilding specific heterogeneous

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software infrastructure. The examples show how the analysis purposes has been a goal of CAD system
different tasks in the concept design are supported by manufacturers and classification societies for many
the system architecture. years. It requires build-up of a 3D structural model in
the early design phase but promises higher efficiency
Computer-aided ship design in subsequent tasks. This paper describes an interface
Modular systems between the systems NAPA Steel and POSEIDON
for model re-use. Both the CAD geometry and the
finite-element mesh for the global ship model are
2015092015 transferred and re-used for analysis. Experience from
applying this approach to a 14400 TEU container
Investigating cost and operability optimisation in
vessel newbuilding project at Samsung Heavy
computer generated designs.
Industries demonstrated significant time savings in
COMPIT 15, 14th International Conference on
the design and approval stage.
Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime
Industries; 11-13 May 2015; Ulrichshusen, Germany.
Computer-aided ship design
Published by Technische Universität Hamburg-
Reutilization
Harburg; ISBN 978-3-89220-680-4. P 176 [15 p,

15 ref, 6 tab, 11 fig] http://www.compit.info/
DeNucci, T., Simione, L., Hopman, H.
2015092017
English
On the design of semisubmersibles.
This paper describes the development of a cost model
International Conference on Safety & Reliability of
and seakeeping predictor for a computer-based design
Ships, Offshore & Subsea Structures; 18-20 August
framework developed at TU Delft. The cost model
2014; Glasgow, UK. Organised by ASRANet,
incorporates a weight-based labour and material cost
Glasgow, UK. Paper 09-1 [16 p, 21 ref, 5 tab, 7 fig]
estimating relationship and considers both risk and
http://www.asranet.co.uk/
production adjustments to predict costs for each
Khattab, O.
concept design. The motions model predicts the
English
Response Amplitude Operators of each vessel using
simplified linear strip theory. The inclusion of test Semi-submersibles considered as the best platform
cases involving multi-criteria optimisation of cost and for offshore drilling and production of oil and gas
shipboard motions for a concept U.S. Coast Guard and offer a stable floating platform with good
offshore patrol vessel describe the influence of layout stability and seakeeping with minimum rundown
on both cost and motions in computer-based concept time. The first semi-submersible was built in 1961 to
design. operate in water depth of 200m. Now the sixth
generation of semi-submersible can operates in water
Computer-aided ship design depth of 3000m (10,000ft). This paper presents an
Cost estimates integrated design procedure of the semi-
Optimisation submersibles taking into considerations the design
Seakeeping regulations sets by the classification societies and the
regularity bodies. The paper addresses the design
parameters of draughts, freeboard, displacement,
2015092016 hydrodynamic response criteria, intact stability,
subdivision, damage stability and environmental
3D ship design from the start – an industry case
design loads. The calculation procedure of
study.
seakeeping performance is explained. The mooring
COMPIT 15, 14th International Conference on
design guideline and design methodology of spread
Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime
mooring and dynamic positioning are presented.
Industries; 11-13 May 2015; Ulrichshusen, Germany.
Structure design and analysis of semi-submersibles
Published by Technische Universität Hamburg-
are considered out of the scope of this paper and not
Harburg; ISBN 978-3-89220-680-4. P 257 [12 p,
included.
12 ref, 10 fig] http://www.compit.info/
Cabos, C., Tietgen, B., Et al
Design
English
Semisubmersibles
Modelling of the hull structure is a key cost factor in
the ship design phase both for the yard and for a
classification society. Therefore re-use of models for
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2015092018 concept uses a combination of air support and
lubrication, SWATH design and planing hulls to
Software Firelab for probabilistic analysis of
create a 16,500 TEU containership.
structures in fire.
International Conference on Safety & Reliability of
Air lubrication
Ships, Offshore & Subsea Structures; 18-20 August
Containerships
2014; Glasgow, UK. Organised by ASRANet,
High speed vessels
Glasgow, UK. Paper 09-2 [8 p, 22 ref, 1 tab, 6 fig]
Lift
http://www.asranet.co.uk/
Ship design
Devaney, S., Usmani, A.

English
The analysis and design of structures in fire is a 2015092020
complex task which requires knowledge of a range of
Leveraging the potential of 3D data in the ship
topics. In order for structural fire design to be applied
lifecycle with open formats and interfaces.
in practice, engineers need access to educational
COMPIT 15, 14th International Conference on
material and design tools. This paper presents a
Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime
software tool (FireLab) which has been developed
Industries; 11-13 May 2015; Ulrichshusen, Germany.
with the aim of encouraging the use of structural fire
Published by Technische Universität Hamburg-
engineering. FireLab allows engineers to design
Harburg; ISBN 978-3-89220-680-4. P 318 [13 p,
structural members under fire loading. FireLab
13 ref, 1 tab, 9 fig] http://www.compit.info/
features a range of fire models, heat transfer models
Lukas, U. von, Ruth, T., Et al
and structural models. The tool also features a range
English
of deterministic and probabilistic analysis options.
Probabilistic analysis allows the designer to examine This paper presents selected 3D applications from
the effects of a wide range of loads and to calculate several phases in the lifecycle of a ship that have been
the probability of failure of the structure. This is a implemented by Fraunhofer IGD in recent years. All
distinct advantage over prescriptive design where the are built on open standards and not tightly coupled to
level of safety is unquantifiable. Examples of the any software suite of a given 3D CAD vendor. This
application of FireLab are given for simple structural openness is the key for easy adaptation to any
members. existing IT infrastructure and a high level of
flexibility. To illustrate the approach, the paper
Computer programs presents technical details of some of the developed
Design applications as case studies. In the outlook section of
Fire resistance the paper, some tasks for future work are formulated
Steel structures including specification of a lightweight exchange
format for the maritime sector based on ISO standard
JT.
2015092019
Computer-aided ship design
Container shipping takes to the air.
Three dimensional
The Motor Ship, v 96 n 1126, May 2015, p 33 [1 p,

1 fig] http://www.motorship.com/
Pike, D.
2015092021
English
Derivative-free global design optimisation in ship
A Norwegian design team has developed a container
hydrodynamics by local hybridization.
ship concept that is claimed to offer high speed
COMPIT 15, 14th International Conference on
combined with good seaworthiness. They claim that
Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime
this concept can offer delivery times that will
Industries; 11-13 May 2015; Ulrichshusen, Germany.
challenge air transport and combine with a major
Published by Technische Universität Hamburg-
reduction in emissions compared with aircraft. The
Harburg; ISBN 978-3-89220-680-4. P 331 [12 p,

15 ref, 5 tab, 15 fig] http://www.compit.info/

Serani, A., Fasano, G., Et al

English

A derivative-free global design optimisation of the
DTMB 5415 model is presented, using local
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hybridizations of two global algorithms, DIRECT 2015092023
(DIviding RECTangles) and PSO (Particle Swarm
Tools and automation capabilities for modelling
Optimisation). The optimisation aims at the reduction
marine structures.
of the calm-water resistance at Fr = 0.25, using six
COMPIT 15, 14th International Conference on
design variables modifying hull and sonar dome.
Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime
Simulations are conducted using potential flow with a
Industries; 11-13 May 2015; Ulrichshusen, Germany.
friction model. Hybrid algorithms show a faster
Published by Technische Universität Hamburg-
convergence towards the global minimum than the
Harburg; ISBN 978-3-89220-680-4. P 418 [15 p,
original global methods and are a viable option for
4 ref, 1 tab, 21 fig] http://www.compit.info/
design optimisation, especially when computationally
Acín, M., Koston, E.
expensive objective functions are involved. A
English
resistance reduction of 16% was achieved.
This paper presents some of the tools of a Finite
Optimisation Element Analysis (FEA) system (Strand7) that can be
Ship design used to model and analyse marine structures. It also
Ship hydrodynamics discusses how routine and repetitive tasks can be
automated so that the repetition is executed by the
software rather than by human effort. This can, for
2015092022 instance, be done by using a programming interface
(API). Strand7 offers a well-documented procedural
A complete CAE process for structural design in
API, which does not require the user to have
shipbuilding.
experience in object oriented (OO) programming, nor
COMPIT 15, 14th International Conference on
does it impose any particular programming language
Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime
or development environment. The API can be used
Industries; 11-13 May 2015; Ulrichshusen, Germany.
through traditional programming languages like
Published by Technische Universität Hamburg-
Fortran, Pascal, and C, OO languages like C++ and
Harburg; ISBN 978-3-89220-680-4. P 406 [12 p,
C#, interpretative environments such as Python and
2 ref, 19 fig] http://www.compit.info/
Matlab, and even VBA inside an Excel worksheet.
Stilhammer, J., Steenbock, C., Bohm, M.
English
Computer-aided ship design
This paper describes how the Altair HyperWorks Finite element method
platform can cover the whole structural design
process within one environment. It highlights the
different phases including current problems and 2015092024
challenges and how they can be met. The semi-
Fairway for propeller design?
automated process-set starts with the creation of the
COMPIT 15, 14th International Conference on
global model from hull and the general arrangement
Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime
plan for analysis of the basic design. For detailed
Industries; 11-13 May 2015; Ulrichshusen, Germany.
FEM analysis based on CAD data (e.g. AVEVA
Published by Technische Universität Hamburg-
Marine), a direct combination of geometry and
Harburg; ISBN 978-3-89220-680-4. P 454 [11 p,
meshing tools allows building connected shell models
11 ref, 11 fig] http://www.compit.info/
without the need of unnecessary tied contacts and
Veelo, B.
ensures to integrate design changes during the whole
English
process. Furthermore, the paper gives an overview
how you can use optimisation technology throughout This paper reports on a case study of the applicability
the design process in order to reduce design iterations of Fairway for the modelling and design of propeller
and help making decisions. blades. Fairway is a geometric modeller, tailored at
the computer aided-design of ship hulls and other
Computer-aided engineering floating structures, that avoids the limitations of
Computer-aided ship design NURBS patches by not using them; instead it defines
Finite element method a surface by transfinitely interpolating a non-regular
network of curves. Compared to the modelling of a

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