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FIBRESHIP solution demonstrator: Fishing research vessel block built in composite materials

• Several experimental tests were performed, consisting Small-scale fire test
of mechanical, fatigue and fire performance
assessment of composite materials. Contact details:
Alfonso Jurado
• A composite material selection methodology for large Head of R&D Department TSI and Project Coordinator
vessels was carried out as well as a set of eligible Email: alfonso.jurado@tsisl.es
joining techniques. www.fibreship.eu

• A literature review was conducted on the current
marine regulatory framework relevant to the use of FRP
materials.

• The design of 3 different vessel in composite material is
progressing according to the plan: containership, ROPAX
and fishing research vessel.

• A production methodology which meets the needs
of composite material shipbuilding of large vessel
was conducted to reach a cost-efficient balance,
considering modular subdivision and production
sequencing recommendations.

• Different strategies regarding inspection, life cycle,
structural health monitoring and waste treatment were
raised and their assessment is ongoing.

• A software suite made up of different validated coupled
numerical models able to simulate the structural
behavior was developed.

• Vibro-acoustics tests were performed in a small length
vessel of composite material for underwater radiated
noise for numerical model validation and on board
vibration & noise assessment.

• A full-scale testing campaign in a container ship in
harsh sea states is scheduled for April 2019 to obtain
useful data to assess the defined structural healdh
monitoring strategy.

In order to show the achievements and technological
breakthroughs of FIBRESHIP in composite materials vessel
design, a full-scale block of a Fishing Research Vessel
(FRV) is being built at IXBLUE shipyard. It is scheduled to
be finished for the 2nd FIBRESHIP Workshop at the end of
June 2019. l

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