M.V. “TONG HAI” Docking with Cargo FEM.
Refer to M.V. “TONG HAI” of COSCO 47,980DWT bulk carrier, which is suspended that the rudder is broken and will be repaired in the dock in Germany. “TONG HAI” is boarded with cargo. The docking condition is different from that with lightship. The docking plan will be designed and the strength of the ship structure will be evaluated.
According to the loading condition of M.V. “TONG HAI”, the cargo isn’t liquid or PM, the assessment of the strength of the ship structure is focus on double bottom structures, especially the girder and the floor.
