DNV’s

Hull Structure course for

World Wide Shipping

16 – Nauticus Fatigue Inspection Manual Project

- Objective and content of Manual

- Modification Proposals
- Reporting Form
Nautiucs Fatigue Inspection Manual
- Single-Skin Tankers
Objective

Based on Survey Experience and Fatigue

Calculations, prepare a ship specific Fatigue
Inspection Manual using the Nauticus 3D
Graphic Model for visualisation and reporting.
Scope
NAME DNV NO. IMO NO. TYPE

NILE 16844 8902424 2

NOTO 17045 9000998 3

NURI 17046 9006851 3

SALA 17642 9036442 3

SEBU 17643 9036454 3

SYLT 19945 9044229 3
SUVA - 9044217 3
TAOS 16422 8906793 5

WORLD PRELUDE 19112 8613877 6

Total 9 ships 4 types
Contents 1(3)
• Scope of manual
• Safety
• Naming of Structure
Contents 2(3)

• Sample cracks / defects illustrated by pictures

Contents 3(3)
• Focus of inspection
Illustrated by 3D Graphic Model and Detail Models

Connection of longitudinal
bulkhead longitudinals to
stringers with associated
brackets.
Modification proposal:
Detailed proposal prepared:
Based on:
1. Damage experience:
Damage:
Cracking in side longitudinal at bracket toe
of web frame connection

Fatigue life:
Damage occurred after approx. 3 years

Extent:
Experienced for 11 of 14 vessels in this
group
Based on:
2. Calculations:

Fine Mesh

Global Model Model

However, focus on 1(2):
Old and new hot spots:

Will be identified in Inspection Manual !

and focus on 2(2):
“Grey” areas / Non-modified details:

Will be identified in Inspection Manual !

Reporting

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Presentation
Present Fatigue lives, Modifications carried out,
Inspection results etc on the Nauticus 3D Graphic
Model for easy presentation to charterer etc.

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Questions ?