Modification for New Panama Canal Transit

 

Modification of Vessels as Per New Panama Canal Regulations Requirements

 

Zebec Marine Consultants & Services carries out design modifications of Panamax vessels (294.13m x 32.31m x 12.04m TFW Draft) for Actual Locks, Panamax Plus vessels (Panamax Size with 15.2m TFW Draft) and Neo Panamax vessels (366m x 49m x 15.2m TFW Draft) to meet the requirements of New Panama Canal Regulations as per OP Notice to Shipping No. N-1-2015 for transit through the newly constructed locks. The core processes and deliverables are described below.

Core processes

• Preliminary study on vessel specifications to find out the acceptability and modification requirement.
• Visibility check and preparation of visibility plan.
• Trim and Stability analysis.
• Panama Pilot Shelter design.
• Mooring outfitting arrangement.
• Design of under deck reinforcements for mooring equipments using manual calculations.
• Optimization of reinforcement size using FEA.
• Preparation of Wheelhouse Poster and Manoeuvring Booklet.

Software

• Isymost – FEM tool which is the Pre and post processor for NSO.
• NSO – Finite Element programme for structural analysis.
• Maxsurf/ In House Stability Macro– For stability and trim checks

Deliverables

• General Arrangement Drawing as per ACP requirements.
• Arrangement of wheelhouse and chart space.
• Visibility Plan
• Trim and stability booklet
• Manoeuvring booklet for new Panama Canal
• Mooring fitting arrangement drawings.
• Strength calculations/FEA report for under deck reinforcements for mooring outfitting
• Detailed drawings of under deck reinforcements and seats of mooring fittings.
• Obtaining Class approval on Owner’s behalf