In order to calculate the strength of superstructure during lifting process accurately, the finite element model of the superstructure of 175,000DWT bulk carrier and lifting tools are established by MSC.Patran/Nastran software. Then the structural response of the superstructure during lifting process is calculated with finite element method. The stress, deformation and reaction forces of lifting points are compared with those results calculated by direct constraint method and inertial relief method. The accuracy of the finite element method of superstructure with lifting tools is analyzed. The results show that the stress, deformation and reaction forces of lifting points can be calculated accurately at the same time with finite element method of superstructure with lifting tools, which is superior to the direct constraint method and the inertia relief method. The finite element method of superstructure with lifting tools has a certain engineering value for the assessment of superstructure strength during lifting process.