STS Crane Stowage Design: Key Considerations and Case Study

When a ship-to-shore crane's stowage system fails during a hurricane, the consequences can be severe, including catastrophic damage or even collapse. As storms grow stronger and more frequent, these systems are increasingly being tested near their design limits. In this paper, Anna Dix, Erik Soderberg, and Tais Shiratsubaki provide designers with a broad overview of these complex systems, covering stowage pins and tie-down hardware, technical and operational design considerations, and recent innovations.