3808. Implementing Effective Weight Management Strategies in Shipyards: A Practical Approach

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Abstract

This paper investigates contemporary weight management practices in shipyards, focusing on both weight and center of gravity (CG) estimation, along with the associated follow-up and monitoring procedures. While emphasizing newbuild projects, it also examines modifications and retrofits. Beyond detailing current practices, the paper proposes enhancements and alternative approaches to weight and CG management. It begins with a foundational overview of weight management’s definition and significance and extends to encompass weight control principles, procedural frameworks, and weight reporting. The discussion covers estimation methods, publicly available data for estimation, the influence of project types on weight management, uncertainty considerations, and the comparison between CAD data and weight data.
This paper will also compare the current situation with the findings from SAWE Paper 3244 (Weight Control at Ulstein Shipyard, Norway) from 2002, providing useful insights into how weight management practices in shipyards have evolved and where improvements still can be made.