ICE-CLASS GENERAL CARGO VESSEL

Designer & Shipbuilder
Peters Shipyards, The Netherlands

Project
"Ice-Runner" project compiling 11 ice-class 3600 DWT general cargo vessels for various European clients

ShipConstructor Modules
Structure, Pipe, Nest, NC-Pyros, Report

Project Highlights
Peters Shipyards started the design for the “Ice-Runner” project in 2004, delivering the first of eleven vessels midway through 2006. The remaining vessels are due to be constructed in Europe - two in The Netherlands, and eight in Croatia.

Preliminary Visualization – ShipConstructor was brought into this project at a very early stage of development. To provide class and authority approvals for the vessels, Peters Shipyards utilised the software suite to produce a complete 3D model for easy visualisation, as well as 2D drawings.

Complete Pipe Modeling – This was the first project that Peters Shipyards made complete use of ShipConstructor's pipe modeling module throughout the entire project, going a step further with this project than they had done in the past. Modeling all general piping as well as engine room piping not only meant one single model for all piping to be referenced from, but ensured consistency of parts throughout the project, very important requirements with well over 1000 isometric pipe spools throughout the model.

Design Efficiency – Initial design of the project was started at Peters Shipyards' office in The Netherlands, but once ready for detailing, the project database was shared with Alex Naval in Lithuania for final detailing. Being able to share the model database allowed for the project to be completed more efficiently, making best use of the expertise held by specialised companies around the world.

Interference Checking – Once all modeling was completed Peters Shipyards took the time to “clean” the project by analysing interference drawings, checking structural elements, piping, and solids. Taking the time to check for interferences and making adjustments in the model prior to production was a very important step in the design process, ensuring no costly, time-consuming mistakes were made in the construction process.

Peters Shipyards is supported by Marine Technologies Ltd., SSI’s ShipConstructor representative in Russia.