Lightweight conference
Description Lightweight materials are being introduced for the construction of SOLAS-classed vessels, a development driven by increasing fuel costs and environmental concerns. Case studies have demonstrated that weight reductions of 50-60% are possible using composite materials instead of conventional steel. Cost analyses have shown a great economic potential for these new materials.
A shipyard renowned for their lightweight composite constructions is Kockums in Karlskrona, Sweden, and on the 28th and 29th of May, a conference will be held at the ship yard, organised by representatives from two different research projects: DE-LIGHT Transport (
www.delight-trans.net) and LASS (
www.lass.nu). The target audience for the conference is ship owners and ship operators interested in how and why lightweight construction materials should be used for ship building.
At the conference, ship owners will offer their point of view and existing or planned lightweight ship constructions will be described. Naval architects and ship builders experienced in lightweight construction will also be present, together with representatives from regulators and classification societies. A tour will be made of the yard to show some practical aspects of composite ship building.
Register at
www.delight-trans.net under tag “Conference”
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