ICE Wins AIP for FPSO Hull Design
European naval architecture and marine engineering consultant International Contract Engineering (ICE) group was awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its latest generic floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) hull design, designated the G-1600-SM/W.The AIP means that experts at ABS’ world headquarter in Houston have reviewed critical plans and calculations of the vessel and have found that they comply with the applicable rules and regulations and good practice.The Generic FPSO Hull design benefits from ICE’s extensive experience from more than 40 FPSO projects, including new construction…
BV Backs Double-Hull Bulker Designs
expected to meet future revisions to IACS and IMO regulations. (double-bottom). says Bruno Dabouis, commercial manager of BV's marine division. strongly committed to common rules for bulk carriers. place within IMO and IACS towards a workable common position. Marine Engineering Services. structure, all of which are expected to become mandatory. also been examined against BV's latest comprehensive fatigue requirements. entering into force of the new SOLAS requirements," explains Dabouis.
News: BV Backs Double-Hull Bulker Designs
Bureau Veritas has given preliminary approval to three designs for double-hull bulk carriers that are expected to meet future revisions to IACS and IMO regulations. The designs, two for Capesizes and one for a Panamax bulk carrier, will all withstand the flooding of each individual cargo hold and side space, and have increased longitudinal strength required to meet the anticipated revisions to IACS UR S17 (longitudinal strength), S18 (transverse bulkheads) and S20 (double-bottom). The three designs are a Capesize with longitudinal framing in the double side skin designed by Trieste-based Meccano Marine & Industrial Engineering, a Capesize…
