This collection of papers addresses various aspects related to design analysis of marine structures, including: Methods and Tools for Loads and Load Effects; Methods and Tools for Strength Assessment; Experimental Analysis of Structures; Materials and Fabrication of Structures; Methods and Tools for Structural Design and Optimisation; and Structural Reliability, Safety and Environmental Protection.The book will appeal to academia, research organizations, classification societies, shipyards, ship design offices, governmental bodies, consultants, and shipowners.