• 2014 , 2015 , 3D Modelling , New Build Vessel ,
• 30 Apr

This is potentially only relevant to the forward thinking ship-owners and they have to consider this notion prior to the dry-docking period; so that you can optimize the design, manufacturing and shipping of the new bulbous bow design and utilize the Dry-Docking. Then with the consultant/designer the ship-owner can pre-plan ahead. The benefit of pre-planning

• 2014 , 2015 , 3D Modelling , FEA analysis ,
• 30 Jan

When transporting cargo, it’s not uncommon for the cargo’s height to require raising tween decks. However, in order to ensure overall functionality and operational practicality, it’s important to analyze and design new structures that can withstand the actual forces at play and ensure a safe working structure. To achieve this, the forces caused by vessel

• 2014 , 3D Modelling , Heavy Lift , Weight Spreading ,
• 24 Sep

Do a vessels motion analysis for securing the cargo in all upcoming weather conditions (Results in 24hours). In transportation the weather plays an important role, where the Ships motion is dependent upon the sea condition.  So we do we cater during a voyage for the variation in sea states.When the weather is calm, cargo can

• 2013 , 3D Modelling , FEA analysis ,
• 10 Jun

The addition of Gas tanks on a coaster vessel proves to be effective for the operations regarding offshore contracts. The main topics discussed considered from an engineer’s point of view with the conversion are, maintaining access to all equipment, quick release change design, removal of deck deflection which may cause stress-fractures at the pipe connection,

• 2013 , 3D Modelling , FEA analysis , Heavy Lift , Surveys , Weight Spreading ,
• 02 Jun

When MBM was approached to conceive a solution to transport 1,000,000 tons of sludge water, it first seamed simplistic analysis of a free surface within a hold. However, as the project gained momentum, the detail design to solve all issues of settling during transport, loading and discharge were considered, it quickly became apparent that a

• 2013 , 3D Modelling , FEA analysis , Heavy Lift , Offshore Wind , Weight Spreading ,
• 06 Apr

The transition of TP’s on the deck of a vessel always causes controversy. Which steel structural option to implement! There are two main focus’s, either Option 1 . A tailor made design. High initial investment, long term cost reductions, no vessel flexibility, repeat use for many multiple projects with the same cargo and vessel Option

• 2013 , 3D Modelling , FEA analysis , Weight Spreading ,
• 15 Feb

The securing of cement components , stacked on wood, was an interesting topic to resolve. The main issue is to define the actual co-efficient of friction generated between the wood and the surface of the cement during transport. The cement has two types of surface, smooth and rough, and also concave and convex. Additionally, the

• 2012 , 3D Modelling , FEA analysis , Weight Spreading ,
• 02 Nov

MBM undertake again the rolling of RTG’s on the deck of a vessel, from one Hold to another, and also the relocation of the RTG’s transversely, in order to stow 4. This required careful operational know-how, and understanding of the force flow through the steel structures and of the deflections of the steel plates. The

• 2010 , 3D Modelling , FEA analysis , Weight Spreading ,
• 05 Mar

Whilst loading cargo’s there has always been debates regarding the strength of hatchcovers between captains, surveyors, classification societies and naval architects. MBM are now providing the opportunity to have a 2D wireframe analysis of any hatchcover or tweendeck to assess the hatch or tweendeck capability to load a specific cargo with its small footprint. The

• 2009 , 3D Modelling , Contracts , Heavy Lift , Weight Spreading ,
• 18 Oct

An exciting project and contract was agreed between MBM and ‘Ian Taylor & Company’ to undertake the design for the transportation cradles to load a 460ton tug to be transported from China to Chile. The project is set to complete early February 2010. (see project update)