LoShip

What is LoShip?

Proprietary stability and cargo software on board for ships

LoShip is an interactive; The menu-driven program used on-board drill ships and other offshore supply vessels to perform load and stability calculations. This system is a Windows-based application with a user-friendly interface. It has numerous error checking routines to warn the user when incorrect input data is used and/or limits are exceeded. The program is customized to fully meet the requirements and procedures of the Vessel's Operating Manual.

LoShip's top highlights

• Updates of draught, trim and heel, loads on deck and KG margin, 3D / 2D views at each entry.
• Weight management by grouping and sub-grouping (with the choice of global or local coordinate systems).
• Various modes of operation (Transit, Survival and Operation)
• Grouping weights based on solids, liquids and miscellaneous items.
• Ballast and ballast removal procedures and load equalization calculations to achieve the desired draught, finish and heel
• Calculation of stability parameters.
• Validates the input values and displays warning messages and graphical representation of the percentage allowed for different items.
• Interface with ZenMAP mooring advice software.

System requirements:

CPU: 1.8 GHz dual core processor

RAM: 2 GB

HDD / SSD: 50 GB of free space on the main drive

Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit and Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit

Resolution: 1024×768