MV Oleander How 10% extra steel can yield 50% more lifetime

摘要

Harsh conditions The stretch of Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda and the United States is famous for its treacherous conditions. This is mainly due to the enormous differences in temperature of the various ocean currents, which can amount to 15°C within several nautical miles. The harsh ocean conditions were the main reason why the owners specified a 10% increase to the steel plating thickness over and above the class requirements when they ordered the Oleander from Van der Giessen De Noord shipyards in 1987.