In the recent years, the finite element method has been a leading method in calculating the strength of ship hull structural members. But such a calculation has many difficulties in constructing data, reducing CPU-time and connecting it with optimal design. This paper describes more efficient method for three dimensional strength calculation of the hull structure of oil tanker by using the slope-deflection method, and the computer program based on this method is developed. The results of the calculation by using this method are compared with those by using the SAP4 program based on the finite element method. Some advantages are obtained from the application of the slop-deflection method described in this paper in the calculation of the hull structure oil tanker.