High performance multi-purpose vessels - Germanischer Lloyd

High performance multi-purpose vessels:
a synergy of expertise and innovation

Introduction
Customised expertise
Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has provided a wide range of services
to the maritime industry for over 145 years: traditional classification
services as well as expert advice, consultancy, advanced
engineering solutions, certification and training. From our Head
Office in Hamburg, Germany, the global GL network spans
across 200 locations in 80 countries, putting a worldwide
network at your service wherever and whenever you need it.
Meeting MPV challenges
When dealing with the challenges posed by multi-purpose vessels
(MPVs), our expertise in evaluating the future performance
of a particular MPV design, our ability to develop tailor-made
solutions, and our comprehensive fleet-in-service solutions
make us your partner of choice. GL has provided classification
services to more than 1500 seagoing multi-purpose vessels for
clients all over the world, and we have classified more dock
ships and ice-strengthened vessels than any other classification
society. After container vessels, this type of vessel forms the
second largest ship segment within the GL-classed fleet. The
deep knowledge gained from the many MPV vessels we have
classified are an important factor in developing efficient solutions
for current MPV challenges.
Diverse requirements
Multi-purpose vessels must fulfil a wide range of very different
requirements. They are complex in design and need to be
highly flexible in their deployment. They may be required to
transport:
ÂÂsemi-submersible vessel design
ÂÂhelideck
ÂÂtween hatch cover and main hatch cover as foldable
or pontoon type
Specialised demands
The multiple transportation demands that MPVs must fulfil lead
to highly specialised design and construction issues. MPVs
are often the result of unique designs and complex technical
solutions. They are constructed as one-off vessels or, at most,
in small series. For the design engineers and the shipyards this
uniqueness poses a serious challenge as it often does not allow
for solutions based on past experience.
This is where GL’s long-standing experience and operational
know-how come in. As a classification society we have
accompanied the design and construction of a great number
of MPVs, enabling us to establish an extensive pool of knowledge
that covers all aspects from design approval through
construction to inspections during operation. We provide
expert advice on special cargo transportation as well as
support in matters of flag state consultation.
Close collaboration between designers, shipyards and the GL
classification service leads to a cost-effective construction
process for the shipyard and to high performing vessels for
the shipowner.
ÂÂminor bulks e.g. forest products or fertilisers
ÂÂnon-containerised general cargo e.g. steel coils or
construction commodities
ÂÂmajor bulks e.g. iron ore or coal
ÂÂproject cargo originating from the infrastructure, energy
supply and mining sectors e.g. delivering facilities to improve
port infrastructure in emerging markets
Further requirements for MPVs may include:
Jan Rüde
Ship Type Expert
MPV
Phone: +49 40 36149-4172
jan.ruede@gl-group.com
ÂÂstrengthening for operation in ice conditions
ÂÂdynamic positioning
ÂÂthe ability to navigate in adverse conditions
ÂÂoperating in the growing offshore market
ÂÂcranes with low or very high safe working load (SWL)
ÂÂposition of the deck house
“We are proud of our extensive experience in the MPV
sector. Today we can truly say that no MPV project is too
challenging or unusual for us. Both shipowners and shipyards
know they can rely on our experts to find customised
solutions that meet specialised transportation needs
and ensure a competitive advantage.”
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Unique MPV
solutions for
shipowners
Pre-design
An exact definition of your transportation requirements is of
paramount importance to the future efficiency of your MPV.
These requirements should be identified during the pre-design
phase to determine the specific demands on the ship structure.
One decisive issue that must be addressed at this stage is the
actual extent of abilities which the vessel must fulfil. When
this has been established, the information is incorporated
into the planning and design so that throughout its lifecycle
the ship will satisfy the highest technical and safety standards.
Recently, there has been a trend towards pre-design feasibility
studies to investigate issues such as stability pontoons that
enlarge the SWL, or movable grain bulkheads. In a challenging
market situation faced with a large variety of cargoes, this is
the deciding factor for later operation and cargo handling.
A GL study can be of great help when seeking the greatest
loading flexibility of the vessel. GL’s market know-how and
experience as a leading MPV classification society are key
factors when providing the kind of independent approval
that will convince potential shippers.
HANSA HEAVY LIFT RHINE
GT: 9,616
Overall length: 138.03 m
Cranes: 2 x 180 t
Combinable to 360 t
Class notation: 8 GL 100 A5 E3
(ICE CLASS), STRENGTHENED FOR
HEAVY CARGOES
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Unique MPV solutions for shipowners
MPVs in service
We offer a holistic line of services to boost performance,
enhance fuel-efficiency and ensure environmentally-friendly,
profitable shipping. The GL fleet-in-service portfolio includes:
ÂÂGL SeaScout, a software solution to help ships stay clear
of adverse seaway and weather conditions, thus avoiding
costly delays or damage to the ship.
ÂÂCondition-based maintenance (CBM) systems which prevent
unexpected breakdowns of critical components, ensure higher
machinery availability, longer periods between overhauls and
reduced fuel consumption. GL provides expert advice in
selecting the most suitable CBM for a multi-purpose vessel.
ÂÂHull condition assessment using the GL Hull Lifecycle Programme
(HLP) to monitor and assess ship structures during
the entire lifecycle, as well as GL Pegasus, a tool designed
to accelerate the thickness-measurement process.
Design
During the design phase it is equally important that calculations
ensure the greatest possible loading flexibility for the final vessel.
At GL we draw on our experience to find solutions that combine
flexibility and efficiency.
Ship design that ensures energy-efficient operations is a crucial
factor to building ships with a true competitive advantage.
FutureShip, a GL company, helps you choose the right size and
design of ship to suit your requirements and market conditions.
FutureShip optimises the hull for energy-efficient operations
and implements new technologies at an early stage to boost
profitability and lessen the environmental impact of shipping.
GL expertise during the design phase plays an important
role in ensuring that your ships retain a high long-term
value, and frequently GL class ships have an above-average
resale value.
ÂÂGL’s Environmental Passport, which is backed by the comprehensive
software suite GL EmissionManager as well as
a full set of services. They help to overcome environmental
hurdles, ensure green, fuel-efficient shipping and demonstrate
compliancy with MARPOL regulations.
ÂÂFutureShip’s portfolio of Energy Consumption Optimisation
(ECO) services which offers systematic improvement of an
MPV’s fuel and energy efficiency. These include ECO-Chances,
which identifies areas of optimisation for retrofitting
in-service ships. ECO-Lines provides detailed studies of those
areas offering the greatest return on investment, and ECO-
Assistant, an easy-to-use, stand-alone software tool that
allows ships to operate at optimum trim – cutting fuel consumption
and ultimately costs.
ÂÂGL provides the opportunity of extending the dry-docking
period from five to seven-and-a-half years.
The deployment of multi-purpose vessels frequently requires
special consultation with flag states for permission to operate
such a vessel. GL is highly experienced at handling these
consultations and finding solutions that are acceptable to
both flag state administrations and shipowners.
INDUSTRIAL FORCE
GT: 12,810
Overall length: 153.52 m
Cranes: 2 x 400 t heavy lift crane,
combined up to 800 t, 1 x 80 t crane
Class notation: 8 GL 100 A5 E3 MULTI-PURPOSE
DRY CARGO SHIP, IW, BWM, SOLAS-II-2, REG.19
DBC C2P51, EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF CON-
TAINERS, STRENGTHENED FOR HEAVY CARGO,
MC E3 AUT EP
RICKMERS TIANJIN
GT: 12,772
Overall length: 144.00 m
Cranes: 1 x 80 t, 2 x 150 t
Class notation: 8 GL 100 A5, G, IW, BWM,
SOLAS II-2 Reg. 19, MULTI-PURPOSE DRY
CARGO SHIP, STRENGTHENED FOR HEAVY
CARGO, MC AUT
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MPV support for shipyards
Pre-design
GL supports shipyards from the earliest stages right through
to construction and delivery. Our advanced engineering
know-how and tools drive innovation and minimise costs.
GL acts as advisor to governments, the IMO, flag states and
port states. We are therefore ideally placed to provide guidance
on compliancy with all current and upcoming regulations, and
to make sure that these requirements are addressed as early
as possible to avoid costly refits later. This ensures a smooth
shipbuilding process all the way down the line.
During the pre-design phase we work with the yard and the
owner to precisely identify and define which cargo require-
ments the completed vessel will need to fulfil. This is vital
information in determining which materials are used for certain
parts of the ship. We arrange a personal kick-off meeting where
the approval process will be determined and first important
issues regarding the overall project can be addressed.
Significant technical challenges must be taken into account
when planning a newbuilding. These may include:
ÂÂcombined gear for port facilities in emerging markets
ÂÂfeasibility studies to ensure hatch cover and tween deck
hatch cover operation at any loading condition as well as
crane operation
MS COMBI DOCK III
GT: 17,341
Overall length: 169.06 m
Cranes: 3, combinable up to 700 t
Class notation: 8 GL 100 A5 E WITH
FREEBORD 3,410M INF3 IW NAV-OC,
BWM, SOLAS-II-2, REG. 19 DBC C2P52
MULTI-PURPOSE DRY CARGO SHIP,
EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF CONTAIN-
ERS, EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE OF RO-RO
CARGO, SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE, STRENGTH-
ENED FOR HEAVY CARGO, MC E AUT
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MPV support for shipyards
Design
Advanced engineering and integrated knowledge at the design
stage eliminate obstacles and lead the way to finding unique
solutions for a wide range of shipowner requirements and
demands.
Our experts take into account global design aspects such as
longitudinal and torsional strength of the hull as well as local
strength and deformation of cargo hold structures. Careful
consideration has to be given to interactive forces in the design
of hatch covers and hatch ways. An optimised crane and
crane foundation design helps to maximise the stowage area
for product cargo and for the size of transportable items.
GL offers a number of state-of-the-art design and simulation
tools to assist shipyards:
ÂÂPOSEIDON is a structural design and analysis tool that
facilitates the fast development of hull structures.
ÂÂGL ShipModel, a pre-processor for generating FE models
for global strength and vibration analysis, significantly
speeds up modelling processes and enhances model quality.
ÂÂGL ShipLoad is the fastest tool available to help generate,
select and apply loads for global FE analysis of ship structures
at the design stage.
ÂÂAn integrated calculation of crane in operation and intersection
with the hull structure.
ÂÂBlock loading calculation.
As a market leader in the MPV sector, GL has engineered many
successful innovations. Our experience delivers concrete benefits
that facilitate highly specific, tailor-made MPV design and that
allow for a streamlined, speedy plan approval process.
Construction
The MPV segment demands a faster time-to-market in development,
design and construction. We help shipyards gain
a competitive advantage by providing a one-stop shop that
ensures an efficient, smooth and cost-effective shipbuilding
process from start to finish.
Moreover, GL provides expert advice during the outfitting
process. This may include:
ÂÂcrane in side position for enlarged deck area and
project cargo
ÂÂinstallation of further cranes or tandem operation
in case of reduced SWL
ÂÂstabilisation pontoon to increase the SWL
ÂÂcrane test procedure
GL’s material and components experts ensure that components
will continue to function reliably even when the technical
framework changes.
Compliancy
GL customers are kept up to date on all the latest flag state
requirements via the GL Rules Pilot. We offer expert advice
on how to interpret regulations, and on upcoming changes
to international rules. Our maritime certification service offers
combined certifications or audits to save you time and money.
GL guarantees outstanding performance
As a world-leading classification society for multi-purpose
vessels, the benefits of working with GL are manifold:
ÂÂWe have classified more MPVs than any other
classification society.
ÂÂWe are experts in ice-strengthened vessels and
dock ships.
ÂÂWe offer tailored solutions for specific
MPV challenges.
ÂÂOur expertise offers high long-term value and
an above-average resale value.
ÂÂShip design classified by GL integrates safety,
energy-efficiency and reliabilty.
ÂÂGL has an international network of experts.
MV SVENJA
GT: 15,026
Overall length: 160.6 m
Cranes: 2 x 1,000 t, combinable up to 2,000 t
Class notation: 8 GL 100 A5 MULTI-PURPOSE
DRY CARGO SHIP, HEAVY LIFT SHIP, EP, BWM-S,
HATCHCOVERLESS, DP-1, DG, MC AUT
UBC MONTEGO BAY
GT: 5,630
Overall length: 108.16 m
Cranes: 2 x 36 t
Class notation: 8 GL 100 A5 E2, MULTI-PUR-
POSE DRY CARGO SHIP, G, SOLAS-II-2,REG.19
DBC, STRENGTHENED FOR HEAVY CARGO, USE
OF GRABS, DANGEROUS GOODS, MC AUT, MC
E2 AUT
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Germanischer Lloyd SE
Germanischer Lloyd (China) Co., Ltd.
Ship Type Expert MPV – Germany
Jan Rüde
Phone: +49 40 36149-4172
jan.ruede@gl-group.com
Ship Type Expert MPV – Shanghai
Gang Liu
Phone: +86 21 23308 722
gang.liu@gl-group.com
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