Spruceglen FEA

BYD-Naval Architects was contracted by Canadian Steamship Lines to perform a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on the general cargo vessel Spruceglen. The objective was to re establish the safe working loads of the vessel’s mooring bollards and Panama chocks.

Challenges and Objectives:

• Evaluating the structural integrity of mooring components under mooring arrangement.
• Identifying potential areas of stress concentration and steps to mitigate load paths.
• Ensuring compliance with classification society standards and industry best practices.

BYD-Naval Architects aimed to:

• Develop a detailed FEA model of the mooring bollards, Panama chocks and surrounding structures.
• Simulate mooring load cases to assess structural performance.
• Provide recommendations for safe operational limits and potential reinforcements.

Approach and Execution

Advanced FEA software was used to create a model of the mooring structures. Multiple load scenarios were analyzed, considering environmental forces and mooring configurations. Stress distribution, deformation, and failure criteria were assessed to determine the safe working loads.

Outcome and Impact

The analysis provided Canadian Steamship Lines with verified safe working loads for the mooring bollards and Panama chocks, enhancing operational safety. This project showcased BYD-Naval Architects’ expertise in structural assessment and load analysis, reinforcing our capability to support vessel safety and compliance in the shipping industry.