Cracks may form at or near where the transverse bulkhead stool meets the tanktop in bulk carriers that have cargo and ballast holds combined. These cracks tend to occur due to stress concentrations in that area from the ship's loading and operations. Proper inspection of these connections is important to detect any cracks early before they could propagate and cause hull damage or failure.
Cracks may form at or near where the transverse bulkhead stool meets the tanktop in bulk carriers that have cargo and ballast holds combined. These cracks tend to occur due to stress concentrations in that area from the ship's loading and operations. Proper inspection of these connections is important to detect any cracks early before they could propagate and cause hull damage or failure.
Cracks may form at or near where the transverse bulkhead stool meets the tanktop in bulk carriers that have cargo and ballast holds combined. These cracks tend to occur due to stress concentrations in that area from the ship's loading and operations. Proper inspection of these connections is important to detect any cracks early before they could propagate and cause hull damage or failure.
states that cracks may often be found at or near the connection of the stool of the transverse bulkhead and the tanktop in bulk carriers having combination cargo/ballast holds