85GT HIGH-SPEED FERRY

Shipbuilder
Etoh Shipyard Ltd., Japan

Naval Architect
Laboratory of Practical Technology Ltd., Japan

Project
31m 85GT high-speed passenger ferry, “Churasan 2”

ShipConstructor® Modules
ShipCAM/Hull, Structure, Product Hierarchy

Project Highlights
Experienced shipbuilder meets a 21st-century challenge Etoh Shipyard faced several challenges with the design and construction of the “Chursasan 2”, a new-generation fast passenger ferry for transporting sightseers through the magnificent coral reefs of Japan's southern islands. First, the ship design had to meet new guidelines for public transportation in Japan, including barrier-free accommodation for handicapped passengers. Second, the design and construction required a high degree of detail and exact specifications because the hull structure assembly involved many layers of thin four-to-six mm-thick aluminum alloy transverse frames and bulkheads with tightly-spaced longitudinal stringers.

ShipConstructor supports “team design” approach
Etoh Shipyard and LPT chose ShipConstructor software to support the requirement for extensive, ongoing collaboration between designers and yard workers needed throughout the “Chursasan 2” project. ShipConstructor's comprehensive 3D product modeling program enables clear, accurate visualization of the design as it's being created and facilitates easy-to-make corrections and updates. This close “team design” approach ensures a faster and better build process.

LPT's new integrated team approach with ShipConstructor software's support is part of the company's long-term business strategy. As more experienced yard workers start retiring, LPT is honing its new design and construction collaboration process with younger workers in order to preserve more advanced technical knowledge and techniques.