Spinoff story

Pipelaying Barges

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About this technology

Overview

Ship Hull Characteristics Program (SHCP) is a composite program designed to solve basic naval architecture problems and assess the structural integrity and stability of vessel design; it is used extensively by marine industry designers. SHCP is used by Brown & Root engineers as a tool in designing barges for offshore pipelaying projects.