Professional paper
Structural Analysis of the Foundation for the Launch and Recovery System (LARS) on Construction Supply Vessel (CSV)
Edin Softić
; Kongsberg Maritime NAVIS CONSULT, Rijeka, Croatia
*
Albert Zamarin
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Engineering, Rijeka, Croatia
Andrej Ugrin
; Kongsberg Maritime NAVIS CONSULT, Rijeka, Croatia
Deni Vlašić
; Kongsberg Maritime NAVIS CONSULT, Rijeka, Croatia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Modern marine operations increasingly rely on specialized technical systems that ensure safe and
efficient work in demanding sea conditions. Among these systems, a particularly important role is held
by Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) – systems used for deploying and retrieving underwater
vehicles and equipment. Although the concept may appear simple, the execution is technically and
operationally complex, as the system must function reliably under variable and often unfavorable
offshore conditions.
Importance of these systems extends beyond their technical functionality, as they directly influence
the design and structural dimensioning of the supporting ship structure.
In this work, the focus is placed on the structural analysis of the LARS foundation, with the aim of
determining the capability of the supporting structure to withstand operational and dynamic loads and
thus ensure the long-term safe operation of the system.
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Hrčak ID:
347253
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Publication date:
19.5.2026.
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