ABS and PR focus on bulkers

摘要

Dynamic stability in extreme wave conditions and the time variant reliability of ageing bulk carries are to be the focus of the first joint research programmes between ABS and the Polish Register. Agreement on the research and development projects follows the conclusion of a wide-ranging co-operative accord that was signed by the two class societies in March. The two societies are already working closely on several dual-class newbuilding projects. The multi-phase, multi-year investigation will evaluate the component parts of each society's existing methodology and simulation software that address issues such as pressures, forces, loads and ship motions, and validate the results against extensive model tests and experiments. Subsequent research will then consider specific issues such as the dynamic stability of smaller vessels and also the impact on specific components of larger vessels such as the foredeck structure, hatch coamings and hatch covers.