ANKOMarine Load Planner

Bulk Carriers & Dry Cargo ships

  • Default Configuration
  • Additional Modules
  • Damage & Safety

Functions and Features

    • Interactive graphical profile and plan views of the vessel and compartments
    • Display of the actual loading condition and calculated results on the vessel plans
    • Grain Loading - trimmed and untrimmed
    • Bulk Cargoes
    • Cargoes in Bale
    • Timber or General Cargo loading on deck
    • Timber free-board check
    • Cargo densities, definition and conversion
    • Cargo Loading by Level of Cargo, Weight, Volume or Percentage
    • Tanks Loading by Sound, Ullage, Weight, Volume or Percentage
    • Stores and Consumables
    • Full validation of user inputs
    • Compartments maximum capacity check
    • Heeling Moments
    • Free Surface Moments
    • Constants modification. Dual set of constants (actual and constants as in the loading manual)
    • Tank top strength
    • Loading Summary, block unloading of a selected load
    • Stability Analysis
    • 2D or 3D hull model, depending on the loading manual method
    • GZ-Theta graphical stability curve
    • IMO Criteria, automatic selection as per load type
    • Damage Stability, check actual GM/KG against predefined limiting curves
    • Error messages, warning and safety critical (Stability, Strength, Free-board)
    • Longitudinal Strength, graphical and interactive read-out at any frame
    • Harbour and Sea going limits
    • Multiple strength limits as assigned by Class or alternative limits for hogging and sagging
    • Ship weight distribution report, to check dry-docking position of supports
    • Drafts at the perpendiculars and at the draft marks
    • Draft zones selection and adjustment
    • Sea-water density effect on the loading condition of the vessel
    • Trim Check
    • Propeller Immersion
    • Storage and retrieval of unlimited number of loading conditions
    • Metric, British or mixed system of units and automatic units conversion
    • Print outs or complete reports. Text and graphical output
    • Import/export of loading conditions. Export conditions by e-mail
    • On-line help

General Cargo 2D

  • General Cargo loading either in holds or on deck
  • “Free Weights”, that is, weights either on-board or outside the vessel
  • Crane Operation: Strength/stability calculation, 3D hull model (trim, heel and free-trim effect taken into account)

Auto Trim

Modification of the contents of one compartment or transfer of load between compartments, to achieve the required trim.

SF Correction

Correction of the calculated shearing forces due to loading on alternative holds, according to the pertaining Class rules.

Vessel Particulars

Displays useful information of the vessel, such as tank/hold, deck, machinery details, consumption and so on.

  1. AutoPlan - Automatic Load Planning & Optimization
  2. Loading - Unloading Sequence
  3. Steel coils
  4. Container Loading I
  5. On-Line Interface to Tank Level Gauging System
  6. Break Bulk - 3D Hold Volume Management
  7. Grain NCB/Inland Waters/Canadian/Australian Forms
  8. Bunkering
  9. Loading by Non-Corrected Ullage/Sounding
  10. Draught Survey
  11. Air Drafts
  12. Visibility Check
  13. Deadweight Scale - Parallel Middle Body
  14. Gain/Loss of Cargo due to Sagging/Hogging
  15. Library of bulk Cargoes & Properties
  16. Hull Stress Monitoring
  17. Vessel Particulars and Plans
  18. PDF Export

AutoPlan - Automatic Load Planning & Optimization

AutoPlan automatically loads and distributes cargo, consumables and ballast so that:

  • Required quantities of one or more cargoes and/or maximum quantity of one grade are loaded
  • Minimal stresses are exerted on the ship structure
  • Operational constraints such as draft/trim and strength levels are met

Multi-port, step by step planning is supported. AutoPlan is a unique decision support tool for ship operation and chartering.

Loading - Unloading Sequence

Simulation and checking of the loading/unloading sequence in terms of discrete loading steps. Loading/unloading rates are taken into account and process start/end times for each step are calculated.

The vessel's loading condition, that is, longitudinal strength, stability and allowable cargo masses are monitored in every step. Port operational constraints (air draft, trim, draft) are accounted for.

Reports for the whole process meeting IMO and UR S1A requirements are produced.

Steel coils

This module is designed to load steel coils taking into account the hold's bottom and sides construction and the respective local strength limitations.

It calculates the allowable number of tiers per hold, based on the dimensions and weight of each coil, number of dunnages and the pertaining regulations. By taking into account the geometry of the hold, the exact number of coils is calculated.

Calculations are based on Class regulations or the Common Structural Rules (CSR).

A detailed overview of the loading per bay (transverse section) and tier is available in interactive graphical and tabular form. The generated reports depict the coils loading in detail.

 

Container Loading I

In case a Bulk Carrier loads Containers, the following additional modules are available:

  • Container Loading
  • Stowage and Segregation to IMDG Code
  • BAPLIE Files Import/Export
  • Lashing Calculations

On-Line Interface to Tank Level Gauging System

This module of ANKO provides the necessary components for interfacing to all known Tank Level Gauging Systems.

To this effect, the communication protocol provided by the tank level gauging system manufacturer for the specific vessel, is implemented.

The on-line readings automatically update the tanks' loading status (Ullage/sound, volume, Temperature), the vessel's floating position, strength and stability are calculated and when required, parameters are transmitted back to the gauging system.

The whole process is interactive. The user, at any time, has an overview of tanks' flow rates, time to reach high or load level settings as well as the vessel's status.

If a strain gauging system is installed, ANKO will read the measured stresses and display them against the calculated ones.

Bar Chart View

In the on-line mode an alternative window is provided that displays the tanks' contents and other useful information in a graphical bar chart view. High and low level alarms are user defined and clearly displayed on the bar chart view together with the actual tanks content level. Audible and visible alarms are built in with the option to mute as required.

Break Bulk - 3D Hold Volume Management

This module handles the loading of boxes, cylinders in break bulk, single large units as well as bulk cargoes. The hold space can be divided interactively into sub-spaces or sub-compartments the geometry of which is known in detail. In order to physically create sub-compartments, sub-division panels can be placed to predefined locations (e.g. McGregor). Sub-division panels are handled by the system both in terms of their volume and weight. Similarly, fixed objects within a hold or on deck can be defined and handled. Such objects can be dunnage, ventilation ducts, reefer's insulation, lifts etc.

The graphical screens allow interactive selection of transverse hold/stowage sections at any longitudinal position as well as plan view sections at any height from base line. Combined break bulk and container stowage (see “Container Loading” module) is also available, including combined stowage check and graphical display. The stowed cargoes are colour-marked per port of loading or discharge.

A booking list is provided for the definition of cargoes. Loaded commodities can, apart from POL and POD, have information such as Serial No, Shipper, Consignee and so on.

Grain NCB/Inland Waters/Canadian/Australian Forms

These grain forms are displayed and printed with the exact layout and format of the respective hard copy.

Calculation for restricted waters, including the option to select the applicable breadth at grain level, is included.

Bunkering

Provides complete pre-bunkering, post-bunkering and comparative summary calculations and reports. Trim, heel and temperature corrections are applied. Averaging of densities and sulphur content per tank are accounted for.

The user inputs initial and final ullages or soundings of FO, DO, LO tanks at a specified trim and heel, at which measurements have been taken. The system corrects the input ullages for Trim and Heel, as well as for temperature variation. The calculated corrected ullages can optionally update the active loading condition of the vessel.

Both Initial and Final bunker surveys are available.

The bunkering module takes into account:

  • Density variation due to mix of different densities in tanks
  • User-defined High/Low limit for sulphur content percent
  • High & Low sulphur, percent sulphur content adjustment, due to mix of fuels in tanks
  • Consumed fuel or diesel during bunkering and other useful information

Bunkering report is produced in EXCEL© format.

Loading by Non-Corrected Ullage/Sounding

This is used to load FO, DO, LO and WB tanks based on the non corrected ullage or sounding measurements.

The system corrects input for Trim and Heel, as well as for temperature variation and the calculated quantities directly update the actual loading condition.

Draught Survey

Based on the readings at the draft marks, it calculates the loaded cargo or the vessel constants. Corrections are made for Trim, Hogging/Sagging and Sea Water Density.

Provides two modes of operation:

  • Before Loading: Calculates actual constants and OBQs and their LCG
  • After Loading: Calculates the cargo loaded

A combined Initial and Final draft survey version is also available to enable comparative display and printing of Before and After Loading draft survey results.

Air Drafts

Air drafts are calculated and displayed on any number of predefined longitudinal positions.

Air drafts are are also calculated at the side of the hatches.

Visibility Check

This module performs a visibility check, as per the SOLAS Reg. 22a.

The 2D version calculates and graphically displays the invisible length.

The 3D version carries out detailed geometrical calculations and graphically displays both the invisible length and the blind and clear visibility sectors.

Calculations take into account the actual shape of any obstacle, such as loading gear, container or other deck cargo. Furthermore, calculations are made for the loading condition that is the actual trim, heel and draft of the vessel Additionally, it checks invisible lengths for Panama and Suez canal navigation.

The view point can be on the center-line, or be moved transversely. In addition, trim heel and draft can be modified interactively so that the visibility for alternative loading conditions may be examined.

In ballast exchange operations, the visibility is checked in the background and a warning is displayed, if needed.

Deadweight Scale - Parallel Middle Body

Given the:

  • Sea water density
  • Trim
  • DWT, Displacement or mid draft

This module calculates and displays drafts at PP and marks, DWT and displacement, as well as a number of important hydrostatic parameters.

In addition, the parallel middle body (PMB) and the distance of aft/fore ends of the PMB from amidships are also calculated and displayed.

Gain/Loss of Cargo due to Sagging/Hogging

This calculates the deflection, that is, Hogging/Sagging of the vessel and estimates the respective gain/loss of cargo.

Library of bulk Cargoes & Properties

For the definition of the bulk cargoes the system has a built in comprehensive data base containing the properties of a large number of cargoes.

The bulk cargoes data base is expandable and maintained by the user.

Hull Stress Monitoring

This module interfaces to the Stress Monitoring System and allows the on-line display of bending moments measured through installed strain gauges.

Additionally, the bending moments calculated by the system are displayed next to the readings and may be used to calibrate the strain gauges.

Vessel Particulars and Plans

Displays vessel particulars. Furthermore, enables addition of any number of ship-related files by the client, including ship's drawings. The added files are automatically identified by the software and added in the list of items that the end-user can select for display.

The General Arrangement, Capacity Plan and Mid-ship Section, are included as a standard in the initial software delivery.

Additional drawings can also be included, subject to agreement.

PDF Export

This facility provides a custom PDF printing driver, and allows saving any print out to a PDF file, a format suitable for electronic transmission.

Appending pages to an existing PDF file is supported. This option is useful in case there are no other PDF drivers installed.

  1. SAFESALV - Emergency Response
  2. Damage Stability Check & Flooded Hold Strength (IACS URS17)
  3. Intact Hold Flooding

SAFESALV - Emergency Response

SAFESALV is an advanced system for the immediate assessment of Damage/Grounding vessel conditions and the evaluation of alternative salvage scenarios. SAFESALV provides all those facilities which allow the on-line interactive examination of What If scenarios, making it a powerful decision support tool.

The SAFESALV system is used for Emergency Response.

In SAFESALV the user defines the initial loading condition and indicates the damage on the vessel, working on the actual vessel plan. In case of grounding or combined damage and grounding, the measured draughts at selected points around the vessel, as well as the type, and optionally the extent, of grounding, are input.

As soon as the damage is specified, the floating position in the damaged condition is found. The IMO damage stability criteria are checked and the stresses exerted on the ship’s structure are calculated. User inputs and calculated results are graphically displayed.

Flooding

The cargo permeability can be set by the user. For partially filled holds with bulk cargo, calculation of the combined permeability is carried out. In particular, the system considers the loaded and free space of each hold with different permeabilities. Depending on the calculated in-flooded water level, the combined permeability is found and accounted for.

The damage calculation is based on either liquid surfaces parallel to the waterline or, optionally, on frozen surfaces. Damage conditions can be stored and complete reporting is available.

Marginal points are displayed graphically. In the print out the calculated actual Free-board and Immersion angle at each marginal point are shown.

Cargo Shift

Given the heel of the vessel, the shifted cargo TCG is adjusted so that the calculated heel matches the observed.

Grounding Calculations

Grounding and re-floating calculations include:

  • Grounding area
  • Grounding force and position
  • Force required to free the vessel
  • Pressure on grounded area

Different types of grounding, that is, on One Pin, Two Pins or Seabed can be examined. Tide can also be defined and taken into account.

Off-line interactive evaluation of corrective actions/scenarios can be carried out.

Simultaneous flooding and grounding is supported by SAFESALV.

Residual Strength

Provides an estimation of the effect of the structural damages on vessel's strength. The position and extent (in terms of length, breadth and depth) of the structural damages are given by the user. The residual strength is estimated by re-definition of the permissible bending and shear stresses after the structural damages.

Note: SAFESALV is also available as a Stand-Alone Tool.

Damage Stability Check & Flooded Hold Strength (IACS URS17)

This module carries out a complete damage stability calculation of the loading condition of the vessel as per IACS URS17 requirements for ships carrying cargo in bulk.

The vessel is checked by default for a number of built in damage cases where, as specified by IACS URS17, each hold is damaged separately. Additional damage cases can be interactively defined.

The stresses of the flooded vessel are checked against pre-specified "flooded" strength limits. The cargo permeabilities can be interactively modified.

A complete Damage Check report is produced.

Intact Hold Flooding

When carrying combustible cargoes such as Ammonium Nitrate, it is necessary to ensure that the vessel has adequate strength and stability when sea water is used in the unlike event of a fire extinguishing operation.

This module carries a complete check of strength and stability of the intact vessel, with one or more holds assumed flooded. The vessel is checked by default for a number of built-in intact flooding cases, where holds are flooded separately one by one. Additional flooding cases can be defined interactively.

When the water level covers the cargo, the free surface moments generated thereof are taken into account. The cargo permeability of the flooded hold can be modified interactively.