Development Study of Direct Damage Stability Algorithm Based on 3D Geometry Data Processing for Onboard Loading Instrument

Abstract The maritime world experienced a very significant development such as the process of cargo planning is the existence of a system called loading instrument which is regulated by several regulations from both Classification and IACS. Damage stability calculation is also very important for loading instruments. Currently in Indonesia, there is no known algorithm to calculate direct damage stability from 3D models. And also there is still no loading instrument in Indonesia that applies the algorithm. Therefore, this research aims to develop a direct damage stability calculation algorithm for the development of loading instruments in Indonesia. Direct damage stability uses the lost buoyancy method which is calculated from 3D geometry model directly. The calculation process starts by dividing the ship geometry and compartment with the desired station. In general, the numerical integration used in the calculation process is the Simpson method. Then Newton’s iteration is used to find an equilibrium condition by predetermined conditions. Finally, the calculation results will be compared with the cases of LR Rules and IACS Rules UR L5 as a form of validation. The calculation algorithm can later be applied to the onboard loading software computer needed by the ship for the loading process with damage applications.