Weight Estimates

Hull weight estimates are based on global sizing which is determined by the naval architectural and structural design. Global sizing is a key engineering design process in both the concept selection stage and design phase of a floating structure. The sizing of a moored floating structure considers relationships among the payload, the size of the hull, and the mooring system. During the concept selection phase, efforts are concentrated on the main dimensions and weights under the consideration of design standards and performance requirements without a high degree of engineering detail.

Finalized dimensions and main properties of the floating structures will be determined in the front-end engineering and design (FEED) stage through various analyses.