Research and Development

TECHNICAL PUBLICATION

BKI researches and studies are presented periodically in National and International Conferences to offer the benefits to stakeholders. The research themes are evolving as science and technology growth, therefore BKI capable to provide technical solution for practical issues in hull structural, electrical/machinery, stability and offshore engineering. In addition, “Propulsion Journal” is to gather all of our technical publications and papers submitted in both internal and external.

Propulsion Journal

TitleDeskription YearAction
Propulsion Journal4th Edition2017Download
Propulsion Journal3th Edition2016Download
Propulsion Journal2nd Edition2015Download
Propulsion Journal1st Edition 2014Download

Technical Paper


Causative Analysis for a Sunk Ferry Ro-Ro In Indonesia: Seakeeping, Wave Height and Lashing Correlation

Tahun 2021
In this research, one sunk case is reanalysed based on official investigation report from Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee. At first, causative factors contributing to the accident are identified ...next

The Opportunities of Aquaculture farming and its supporting industry in Indonesia

Tahun 2021
Aquaculture or also known as fish farming is a form of maintaining and breeding various kinds of aquatic animals or plants that use water as their main component. Common activities include the cultivation of fish, ...next

The Application of 2 nd Generation Intact Stability to Ship Operating in Indonesia Waterway: Pureloss Stability

Tahun 2020
The development of 2 nd Generation intact stability criteria has entered final chapter since nearly one-decade intensive work. The instrument is intended to measure ship stability in dynamic aspect on wave which ...next

Causative Factor Analysis of Passenger Ship Accident (Fire/Explosion) in Indonesia

Tahun 2020
Number of ship accidents in Indonesia in these two years has been increasing from 355 cases in 2018 to 409 cases in 2019. It means that, 31-32 accident occurred each month or at least 1 ship accident every day along ...next

Passenger Ship Evacuation Analysis with Fire Risk Assessment Approach Using NFPA 551

Tahun 2020
Based on ship accident data by Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) from 2018 to 2019, there was 773 ship accidents and 21 of those accidents caused by fire ,evacuation process when accident ...next

Structural Degradation of Oil Tanker Operating in Indonesian Waterways

Tahun 2020
Corrosion is one of the significant factors for decreasing strength in floating marine structures. In general, rules of classification society use the North Atlantic Ocean located in the sub-tropical region as a ...next

An Introduction to BKI Rules for Indonesian Domestic Vessels: Electrical Installation

Tahun 2019
To sail at sea, a ship is required to ensure its seaworthiness. This requirement must be met by compliance to safety regulation that is enforced by a classification society and the Administration. However, based on ...next

An Introduction BKI Rules for Indonesian Domestic Vessel “Machinery Installations”

Tahun 2019
The main condition for ships to operate on the sea is the proof of its seaworthiness or safety. This requirement can be met by adhering to safety regulation that is enforced by a classification society and the ...next

Development of Freeboard Formula for Open Top Vessels in Indonesian Waterways

Tahun 2019
in this study, a minimum freeboard formula was developed based on seakeeping performance for opentop vessels. The open-top container vessel was selected as a subject ship. To obtain a simplified formula of minimum ...next

THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTACT STABILITY CRITERIA: THE WORK ON SMALL SHIP UP TO 24 M OPERATE IN INDONESIAN WATERWAYS

Tahun 2019
Recently, the IMO 2008 Intact Stability (IS) Code has been widely used to ensure the safe operation of the ship by measuring ship stability leveland other meausres. This code contains stability criteria that ...next

STABILITY ASSESSMENT OF HATCHCOVERLESS RIVER-SEA CARGO SHIP

Tahun 2019
Hatchcoverless General Cargo ships is designed to carry exposed cargo while operating due to certain reason. IMO was disseminated the Interim Guidelines for Open-Top Containership by IMO MSC/Circular. 608/rev.1 ...next

STUDY ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF INDONESIA’S PORTS ANCHORING AREA

Tahun 2019
The anchor’s weight and its chain length are determined based on the classification society rules by using the prescriptive formula. This prescriptive formula are considered the vessel’s principle ...next

THE OPIMIZATION OF ANCHOR EQUIPMENT DUE TO THE SPECIFIC ANCHORING AREA

Tahun 2019
The anchoring equipment are determined accordingly by considering the applicable parameters, those are maximum current speed, maximum wind speed, maximum significant wave height. In the parallel work, the references ...next

STUDY ON THE ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING FOR FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER

Tahun 2019
The usage of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) as a main construction material in ship’s hull is increasing every year. Due to the combination of its lightweight characteristic and excellent mechanical properties, ...next

COMPARATIVE STUDY ON FATIGUE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT OF A STRUCTURE MEMBER IN A BULK CARRIER USING VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Tahun 2019
Specific design life could be identified by using fatigue damage assessment in the structure engineering field as well as in the maritime sector. Fatigue assessment is one of the assessments to be conducted during ...next

The Effect of Local Environmental Condition on the Ship Construction Design Standard

Tahun 2019
This study was aimed to clarify the classification rules requirements for the ship hull structure. The main focus is on the effect of environment conditions to that of rules formula variable. Generally, the ...next

Estimation of plate thickness deduction of oil tanker for domestic area - Indonesia waterways

Tahun 2018
The requirement of plate thickness of classification society is taking into account the net thickness, corrosion allowance and additional extra margin as owner request. Corrosion allowance is an additional constant ...next

SHAFT BRACKET STRENGTH ASSESSMENT BASED ON SEIZING AND LOSS BLADE METHOD

Tahun 2018
As part of structure which hold propeller shaft in extended open shaft system, shaft bracket become crucial piece in strength of propulsion system. It shall be capable to withstand against static load and some of ...next

Study on the undirected graph function for ship scantling calculation : Case Study of Finding All Possible Cycle by Modified DFS on the Ship Structura

Tahun 2018
Ship’s structural strength is one of technical aspect which strongly affects the safety of ship. In general, ship’s construction structure will experience load that coming from internal effect from ships ...next

Indonesian Seastate Condition and Its Wave Scatter Map

Tahun 2018
Global Wave statistics (GWS) that is commonly used as references for the ocean environmental source requires wave scatter diagram as data sources. Within GWS, 104 areas in the world are covered, and each area has its ...next

Developing Mobile Application Tool To Support Technical Classification Service

Tahun 2018
Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (BKI) is the national entity which has the main portfolio on the classification of ships and floating structure. BKI is a recognized organization by the Indonesian Government and other flag ...next

Study on The Analysis of Rouge Waves in Indonesian Waterways

Tahun 2016
The ship structural and operational safety aspect have to fullfill in order to make zero tolerance accident on Indonesian maritime transport system. Based on the storm model, the rough wave occurs in Indonesian ...next

A Comparison of Three Different Water Areas and Its Influence for Development of Rules Regulation

Tahun 2016
In this study, the definition of Indonesian waterways was proposed based on meto-ocean characteristic and its zones. The possibilities of rules developments are also shown For further information, please contact: ...next

Storm Model Application at Indonesian Tropical Ocean

Tahun 2017
This paper presents an analysis of wave history on the chosen tropical ocean by using the storm model. The analysis of storm duration and its changing nature is examined. The storms configuration, the number of storm ...next

Convertion of Dual Fuel Opportunities in Indonesia Waterways

Tahun 2017
Indonesian shipping generally used heavy fuel oil (HFO) or marine diesel oil (MDO) as diesel engine fuel. This paper analyzes dual fuel conversion in container ship 368TEU. For further information, please contact: ...next

DEVELOPMENT OF RULES-REGULATIONS FOR SHIP INTENDED TO SAIL IN DOMESTIC INDONESIAN WATERWAYS: Effect of Storm model

Tahun 2017
the zonation system of Indonesian water from the basis of oceanographic history will be introduced and be proposed to replace the common service area that is used by Indonesian Administrator and their recognized ...next

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE WORK TO IMPROVE RESEARCH QUALITY AND ENHANCE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Tahun 2016
A large scale joint research project is underway, with the aim of improving the efficiency of ship operations by providing a methodology and technology that can accurately quantify the emission and fuel usage penalty ...next

NUMERICAL EVALUATION OF SHEAR STRESS DISTRIBUTION ON SHIP CROSS SECTION Part 2

Tahun 2015
This study extending basic idea for numerical procedure of normal stress distribution in Part-1 study, and that not about understanding the theory behind stresses caused by wave bending nor about deriving complicated ...next

NUMERICAL EVALUATION OF NORMAL STRESS DISTRIBUTION ON SHIP CROSS SECTION – Part 1

Tahun 2015
This study presented for generation normal stress distribution (σL) on ship cross section using prismatic beam analysis with various loading condition of Vertical Still Water Bending Moment (MSW), Vertical Wave ...next

INTEGRATED SOFTWARE APPLICATION FOR E-APPROVAL OF SHIP & OFFSHORE CLASSIFICATION

Tahun 2015
DEWARUCI software was developed by BKI-R&D and introduced as an electronic-based plan approval in order to overcome those challenges. The electronic plan approval processes through Dewaruci indicates process time ...next