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Bulk carrier cracking problems

Article Abstract:

A technical report released by Lloyd's Register (LR) has revealed that extensive fatigue cracking in ships commonly occur in web and floor stiffeners and tripping bracket connections in double bottom and hopper tank spaces. LR recommended that thorough inspections of the said areas be carried out by the ship's personnel. In addition, LR released several best practice recommendations for repairing fatigue cracks. Among the recommended solutions were the use of shaped inserts for floor stiffeners and tripping brackets and the fitting of soft toe backing brackets.

Reports, Fatigue (Materials), Maintenance and repair, Metals, Welded joints, Metal fatigue, Lloyd's Register

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Sugar carrier has it in the bag

Article Abstract:

Mackay Refined Sugars (MRS) will operate the MRS Pioneer, which was constructed at the Frisian Shipyard Welgelegen, to transport sugar from Mackay, Australia, to other points in Australia, New Zealand, and in other countries. The ship boasts of a bulk in-bags out process for cargo shipment, allowing a speedier turnaround and less broken stowage. With the comprehensive design of the ship, MRS can also easily maintain the high quality of the bulk sugar and prevent damage problems with the efficient management of the hold humidity and ambient temperature.

Sugar and Confectionery Products, Refined Sugar, Sugar Manufacturing, Management, Equipment and supplies, Design and construction, Sugar industry, Sugar, Cargo ships, Mackay Refined Sugar

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Bulk carriers - an update

Article Abstract:

Lloyds Register reports on research concerning improvement of safety levels in the design and operation of bulk carriers. Various factors which contribute to structural failures and ship losses include principal locations for crack initiation. Large scale models of some hull structures of bulk carriers have been made to investigate their performance when subjected to fatigue testing.

Safety and security measures, Shipbuilding industry, Inspection

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