Study on the Effectiveness Evaluation of Cross-Flooding Hatches in Damage Stability Design of Large Passenger Vessels

Yi-ming Huang (), Gang Chen (), Yong Guo (), Zhang-jian Wang (), Xin-yi Fan (), Jia-ning Li (), Gao-shuai Wang (), Ai-hua Gao () and Fu-tong Li ()
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Yi-ming Huang: Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd
Gang Chen: Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd
Yong Guo: Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd
Zhang-jian Wang: Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd
Xin-yi Fan: Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd
Jia-ning Li: Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd
Gao-shuai Wang: Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd
Ai-hua Gao: Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd
Fu-tong Li: Wuhan University of Technology, School of Naval Architecture Ocean and Energy Power Engineering

A chapter in Data-Driven Methods for Reliability and Safety Engineering: Applications in Industrial Systems, 2026, pp 213-228 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract With the implementation of the new SOLAS 2020 damage stability requirements, multiple strategies are being actively investigated to enhance the damage stability performance of large passenger vessels. Among these, cross-flooding devices such as pipes and ducts are commonly employed [1, 2]. This study focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of cross-flooding hatches and proposes a methodology for performance assessment, addressing the current lack of explicit regulatory guidance concerning this specific type of device. Conventional pipe-based formulations from IMO are utilized to estimate the cross-flooding time associated with hatches installed on a 150,000 GT cruise vessel. In parallel, a time-domain simulation using computational fluid dynamics is conducted to model the flooding process from initiation to equilibrium. The results demonstrate that while theoretical pipe equations offer conservative estimates useful for preliminary design, time-domain simulations capture the actual dynamic response more accurately, predicting a reduced time to reach equilibrium. These findings highlight the need for further investigation and methodological refinement regarding cross-flooding hatch calculations, particularly in light of the absence of detailed regulatory frameworks.

Keywords: Cross-flooding hatch; Damage stability; Large passenger vessel (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-22873-4_17

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