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Lankhorst Ropes represented at international conference DESIGN AND OPERATION OF CONTAINER SHIPS
Steven Wardenier, Commercial Director of Lankhorst Ropes, was one of the speakers at the international conference "Design and Operation of Container Ships", organised by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) on 3 and 4 July 2008 in London, UK.
The paper which is presented by Lankhorst Ropes and DSM Dyneema BV on Friday 4 July contained the following subject:
Download here the paper and the presentation:
- Presenation by Lankhorst Ropes and DSM Dyneema at RINA Containerships Conference
The trend towards increased size of Container Ships presents a unique challenge for Owners, Designers, Operators and Classification Societies. The high speeds and unconventional structural arrangements of Container Ships can increase the risks associated with innovation. The expansion plans for the Panama Canal are also set to create a new breed of Panamax vessels.
Questions of structural strength, severe weather loads and stability must be addressed. Thought is also being given to deck cargo arrangements; problems with securing the containers to resist green water and potential problems with the safety and speed of loading and unloading are beginning to be addressed.
To meet demands for the new generation of Container Ship, Naval Architects and Operators are constantly striving for innovation. This conference has explored the very latest in Container Ship Thinking. Papers presented on the following related topics:
o Design
o Structure
o Hydrodynamics
o Stability
o Operation
o Lashing Loads
o Container handling
o Feeder vessels
o Hazardous cargoes
The shipping industry is rapidly growing worldwide; new-build activity is high and the trend is towards larger vessels. At the same time, operational costs need to be trimmed. Harbour turnaround needs to be faster. On top of that, labour regulations are becoming tighter and safety awareness is growing. To face these challenges, an increasing number of ship operators have chosen mooring lines with Dyneema®, a High Modulus PolyEthylene (HMPE) fibre. Mooring lines with Dyneema®, like the 12-strand braided Euroneema® rope manufactured by Lankhorst Ropes, have a proven track record, providing secure and safe mooring for LNG, VLCC and container carriers. This paper we will demonstrate the benefits of these next generation mooring lines to ship designers and end users, illustrated by case studies.
For more information about this conference, click here.
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