Sunardi, Moch Agus Choiron, Sugiarto, Putu Hadi Setyarini
This research aims to enhance the crashworthiness of fishing boat hulls, which are susceptible to collisions, by incorporating reinforcements in stiffeners installed transversely and longitudinally, referred to as impact side beams. Simulations with ANSYS and drop tests were conducted to investigate the impact of these side beams on deformation, stress, and energy absorption in the hull's crash area during a collision. The findings demonstrate that installing impact side beams significantly amplifies the fishing boats' hull energy absorption. Furthermore, the transverse installation of impact side beams with a bar profile emerges as the optimal choice, given its lighter additional material requirement and ease of manufacture and installation. This study provides valuable insights into the design of fishing boat hulls, contributing to safer and more efficient maritime operations. ©2025 The authors.
Indonesia Marine Fisheries Research Group, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Marine and Fisheries Faculty, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, 65145, Indonesia
