Shipyard Brow Design

Shipyard Brow Design

Challenge: A brow is required in a shipyard facility to provide access to a ship’s upper deck levels during construction. The brow must be capable of accommodating ship movement in all six degrees of freedom: translation in all three axes (heave, sway, and...
Dump Stand Mechanization

Dump Stand Mechanization

Challenge: A “Dump Stand” for a recycling line at a ship yard was damaged several times in the past. The damage is attributed to the tipping of the dump stand using a fork-lift. Use of a forklift for this purpose is also regarded as dangerous. Resolution:...
Berth 164 MOTEMS Compliance

Berth 164 MOTEMS Compliance

Challenge: The Berth 164 structural system was previously evaluated by POLA and their consultants as a “high risk” facility and was found to be inadequate considering MOTEMS requirements for berthing loads and Level 2 seismic loads. The purpose of this...