Korean Register software adapted for CSR

SeaTrust-HullScan is the ship design support solution that analyses and appraises a vessel’s hull structure. As CSR-H includes a significant expansion in the scope of the direct strength analysis, KR says more time and resource are required.

The new SeaTrust-HullScan incorporates additional functionality to support modeling through interfaces with the specialized 3D CAD systems (AVEVA Marine, Smart Marine 3D and others) which are widely used in most shipyards in Korea. KR says this significantly reduces the time spent applying the requirements of CSR-H. Additionally, the automatic generation of a fine mesh model on location is also said to save many man-hours.

“We constantly work hard to save time and money for our customers. This completely overhauled software solution shortens the time yards and designers need to spend on ensuring the new structural rules are applied correctly,” said Dr Kim Chang-wook, executive vice president, technical division, KR.

KR’s new SeaTrust-HullScan delivers functions to optimise design and review data so that calculation results can be analysed with a single click. Correct analysis and evaluation of results is delivered through automatic generation of buckling panels based on Finite Element Methodology (FEM).

“The unique feedback system built into the software encourages an open dialogue with our customers and is helping them make full use of the new solution. I am confident that SeaTrust-HullScan will help our customers generate rapid and more accurate modeling,” Dr Chang-wook added.

KR played a leading role in the IACS technical team that developed the two independent rule sets – Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Common Structural Rules for Oil Tankers. The harmonised rule set is effective as of 1 July 2015.

SeaTrust-HullScan was initially launched by KR in 2013 and it has been adopted by almost all shipbuilders and ship designers in Korea.