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    Loading bulk cargo at sea

    I assume you are speaking of loading cargo from one vessel into another in the open ocean - while the two vessels are moored side-by-side together...
    Post by: JRMacGregor, Apr 5, 2019 in forum: Boat Design
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    Stability of the Deepwater Horizon

    Some statements which I hope are true and may shed some light...........even if you have to draw your own conclusions out of the mix 1. There are...
    Post by: JRMacGregor, May 2, 2013 in forum: Stability
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    Stability Criteria for TAD Barge

    This looks OK - although I have not checked every detail. I think the criteria for MODU in A749 (section 4.6) - where you probably got this...
    Post by: JRMacGregor, Jan 13, 2013 in forum: Stability
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    Stability Criteria for TAD Barge

    This is not a SHIP - it can be considered as a MODU. It therefore does not have to comply with IMO SOLAS. Instead IMO will accept compliance with...
    Post by: JRMacGregor, Jan 13, 2013 in forum: Stability
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    General Arrangement Drawing for Cruise Ship

    You will find a link to a GA at post 106 of this thread on this site...
    Post by: JRMacGregor, Dec 9, 2012 in forum: Boat Design
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    Moonpool

    Assuming we are talking about the motions of the vessel at rest............ .............and assuming we are talking primarily about heave and...
    Post by: JRMacGregor, May 26, 2012 in forum: Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics
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    AMC and University of Strathclyde which is more reliable?

    A lot depends on non academic factors. AMC is closer to Thailand so will be more in your time zone for communications with people at home....
    Post by: JRMacGregor, May 23, 2012 in forum: Education
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    naval architects & professional conduct

    Agree it sounds like the client/owner was inexperienced. But maybe the yard cannot walk away without breaching its own contractual obligations....
    Post by: JRMacGregor, May 9, 2012 in forum: Boat Design
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    Hire education in Naval Architect all over the world

    Hi It looks like you are already working at a commercial shipyard for large ships, so I assume that large merchant ships is your interest. It is...
    Post by: JRMacGregor, May 6, 2012 in forum: Education
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    wiki says Japanese carrier Akagi originally had '3 flight decks'

    I am not so sure about that. A full air flow with lots of ventilation is a nice thing on an aircraft carrier with a lot of aviation fuel onboard....
    Post by: JRMacGregor, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: Boat Design
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    wiki says Japanese carrier Akagi originally had '3 flight decks'

    The very early UK carriers FURIOUS, GLORIOUS etc had the short flying off deck under the main flight deck. This was part of the early...
    Post by: JRMacGregor, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: Boat Design
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    Need linesplan made from general arrangement drawings

    I guess you already asked the yard that did the haul out if they have a copy of the lines plan. I know these guys can set up their blocks etc...
    Post by: JRMacGregor, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: Services & Employment
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    Need linesplan made from general arrangement drawings

    Hi Soffi Can you not contact the name of the company which is given in the bottom right hand corner of the GA drawing ? If that is not possible,...
    Post by: JRMacGregor, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Services & Employment
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    details of MSc from UK

    You could also try TU Delft in Netherlands, or NTU Trondheim, Norway. Both with excellent reputations.
    Post by: JRMacGregor, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Education
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    Rogue waves.

    Not the case. The reference materials for that platform WOULD have included a 100 foot wave. As JE Hardiman says in posts above, waves of that...
    Post by: JRMacGregor, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: Boat Design