Optimizing Hull Reinforcement for Fishing Vessel Safety: Investigating Impact Dynamics through FEA and In-Water Tests

Authors

  • Sunardi Marine and Fisheries Faculty, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia
  • Moch Agus Choiron Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia
  • Sugiarto Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia
  • Putu Hadi Setyarini Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia
  • Heri Supomo Department of Naval Architecture, Faculty of Marine Technology, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya 60111, Indonesia
Volume: 15 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 23163-23168 | June 2025 | https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.10763

Received: 2 March 2025 | Revised: 28 March 2025 and 2 April 2025 | Accepted: 4 April 2025 | Online: 4 June 2025


Corresponding author: Sunardi

Abstract

Fishing vessel collisions are a significant maritime safety concern, influenced by structural vulnerabilities, navigational errors, and environmental factors. This study evaluates the crashworthiness of different hull configurations using a combined approach of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations and in-water impact testing. The experimental setup involved controlled collisions of floating vessel models, analyzing deformation patterns, energy absorption, and fluid-structure interactions. The results indicate that transversely reinforced hulls exhibit superior impact resistance, reducing deformation and enhancing structural integrity. The integration of numerical and experimental data confirmed the effectiveness of stiffened plate structures in mitigating impact forces. Additionally, the role of hydrodynamic damping was highlighted as a key factor in force distribution. These findings contribute to enhanced fishing vessel design strategies, offering practical insights for maritime safety improvements and future vessel reinforcement research.

Keywords:

fishing vessel collisions, ship crashworthiness, finite element analysis, impact resistance, hull reinforcement, fluid-structure interaction, maritime safety

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Sunardi, ., Choiron, M.A., Sugiarto, ., Setyarini, P.H. and Supomo, H. 2025. Optimizing Hull Reinforcement for Fishing Vessel Safety: Investigating Impact Dynamics through FEA and In-Water Tests. Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research. 15, 3 (Jun. 2025), 23163–23168. DOI:https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.10763.

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