KR and HD Hyundai Samho Cut Structural Safety Review Time for Partial Launching with New Program
KR (Korean Register) and HD Hyundai Samho have jointly developed a program that enables rapid assessment of hull structural safety during partial launching in the shipbuilding process. The two companies carried out the eight-month joint development project, titled “Automated Structural Analysis Program for Partial Launching Conditions Based on Direct Strength Analysis (DSA),” from February 2026.…
KR (Korean Register) and HD Hyundai Samho have collaborated on a program that significantly speeds up safety assessments during partial launching in shipbuilding. This eight-month project, called the "Automated Structural Analysis Program for Partial Launching Conditions Based on Direct Strength Analysis (DSA)," concluded on September 14 at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, where KR presented HD Hyundai Samho with a completion certificate.
Partial launching, a method where vessels are launched before full construction, helps shipyards utilize dock space more efficiently and offers greater flexibility in schedules. However, this process can lead to changes in the hull's weight and buoyancy distribution, necessitating thorough safety reviews. Traditionally, engineers had to construct a new analysis model excluding unfinished structures, which made the review process lengthy.
The new program simplifies this by automatically adjusting to the vessel's actual construction state during partial launching, calculating loads and buoyancy in real-time. HD Hyundai Samho supplied data on partial launching scenarios and load conditions collected from real shipbuilding operations, while KR applied Direct Strength Analysis to evaluate structural strength and safety.
HD Hyundai Samho's Executive Vice President, Hakmu Shim, highlighted the importance of quick and accurate safety confirmation for dock efficiency. KR's Executive Vice President, Daeheon Kim, noted the successful joint development that will enhance the company's technical review capabilities and support safe, efficient shipbuilding.
The companies aim to broaden the program's application to more ship types and scenarios, continually improving its capabilities for stability prediction and adaptability to various launching conditions.
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