• 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 , 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 , FEA analysis , Heavy Lift , Weight Spreading ,
• 23 Nov

MBM was given a task to define a method to stow trains without additional D-rings or welding. The freight forwarder had the aim to maintain the operation without welding as it would be an issue at port of discharge and also to maintain costs of the project, and to assist in returning the vessel to

• 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

• 2012 , Heavy Lift , Surveys , Weight Spreading ,
• 14 Aug

4x560ton Monopiles were successfully loaded on a vessel with 1 hold, LBP=96m, Deadweight =4630t. The vessel hatchcovers were folding type with strength 1.71t/m^2. The transport frame for the cargo was made from HEB 280’s and simply positioned to distribute the roll motion forces to the main transversals of the hatchcover. The added structure was designed

• 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 , Heavy Lift , Surveys , Weight Spreading ,
• 12 Dec

MBM was requested to be present at ‘Foster Wheeler’ to assist in a large. Long term project bid presentation. This was to gain a significant project within the Oil and Gas Industry for the “BP Whiting Shipment”.

• 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)