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  • Numerical simulation on mooring performance of LNG-FPSO system in realistic seas

    Authors

    Yoshiyuki Inoue ; M Kamruzzaman

    Date published

    2005

    Abstract

    This paper presents an analysis tool to predict the dynamic motion response and non-linear connecting and mooring forces on a parallel-connected LNG-FPSO system due to non-linear exciting forces of wave wind and current. Simulation for the mooring performance is also investigated. The three-dimensional source-sink technique has been applied to obtain the radiation forces and the transfer function of wave exciting forces on floating multi-bodies. The hydrodynamic interaction effect between the FPSO and the LNG carrier is included to calculate the hydrodynamic forces. For the simulation of a random sea and also for the generation of time dependent wind velocity a fully probabilistic simulation technique has been applied. Wind and current loads are estimated according to OCIMF. The effects of variations in wave wind and current loads and direction on the slowly varying oscillations of the LNG and FPSO are also investigated in this paper. Finally some conclusions are drawn based on the numerical results obtained from the present time domain simulations.

    Authors

    Yoshiyuki Inoue ; M Kamruzzaman

    Date published

    2005

  • On the effects of a non-stationary seabed on the Morison hydrodynamic force for off-shore structures

    Authors

    Vincent O S Olunloyo ; Charles A Osheku

    Date published

    2005

    Abstract

    This paper presents an integral transform approach for investigating the effects of non-stationary behaviour of the seabed on the Morison hydrodynamic force associated with vertically moving submerged and partially buried offshore structures located in the neighbourhood of an exploration zone. For this the fluid-structure-soil dynamic interaction boundary value problem is modelled as a one-degree-of-freedom system and the geo-mechanical behaviour of the seabed is idealized as a spring and visco-elastic damper. In particular the corresponding fluid velocity potential and acceleration kernels in the Morison force empirical relation as modified by the seabed poro-mechanics are computed and their implications for the design of such offshore structures analyzed.

    Authors

    Vincent O S Olunloyo ; Charles A Osheku

    Date published

    2005

  • Power station on the poop deck

    Authors

    Kevin Daffey ; Sean Loddick

    Date published

    2006

    Abstract

    The next generation of LNG carriers are sized up to 250000m3 and can be designed to take advantage of the through life efficiency benefits of all electric drive systems. To minimise the effect on the ship build it is proposed that the power generation sources be grouped together in a power station type arrangement and be installed on the Poop Deck of the ship in the latter stages of the build sequence. This paper describes how such a system can be readily designed and integrated into an overall electric LNG carrier system. In addition the rationale for dividing the scope of supply on such a vessel is discussed with particular emphasis on minimising the risk to the end users by allocating scope responsibilities to the right partners in a collaborative ship design and build programme. The control of such a system is discussed and a review of the failure modes is also included. This shows how the overall system is designed to offer extremely high availability of electrical power to the ship systems.

    Authors

    Kevin Daffey ; Sean Loddick

    Date published

    2006

  • Propulsion on shaft alignment measurements on warships afloat and alignment solution using multi objective optimisation

    Authors

    H Batra ; K Shankar ; Swarnamani

    Publisher

    IMarEST

    Abstract

    This paper defines a generalised and simplified procedure which has been devised so that the alignment checks of a warship propulsion shaft line can be undertaken while the ship is afloat against more traditional methods which often require dry docking of the ship. Strain gauge measurements on the shaftline are fed into the developed software titled ‘MARSHAL’ which uses finite element calculations to enable the entire alignment measurement process to be carried out with the ship afloat.The procedure also makes the difficult task of assessing hull deflections required by traditional methods unnecessary.The alignment solution is obtained by the way of a two stage ‘Multi-objective Optimisation’ procedure. The validation of the developed software and procedure has been carried out by comparisons of the software solutions with real propulsion shaft data and by way of simulations and experimental work.

    Authors

    H Batra ; K Shankar ; Swarnamani

    Date published

    2007

    Publisher

    IMarEST

  • Report on Tests Concerning Fires in Ships' Corridors

    Shelf Location

    227b

    Publisher

    Denmark, 1958

    Abstract

    This is the Summary of the Report on Tests Concerning Fires in Ships' Corridors The report describes and considers the fairly searching investigations caused to be undertaken by the Directorate of the Government Ships Inspection Service and the State Testing Laboratory – in particular by the Committee appointed by the Directorate – assisted by the Association of Shipyards, the Shipowners’ Association and the Fire Protection Committee for the purpose of examining the influence that exposed surfaces may have on the development of fire in ships. Contents include: Summary of development since 1952; Report on Full Scale Tests; Report on Laboratory Tests; Analysis of full scale test results; Analysis of Laboratory Tests Results and comparison with Full Scale test results; Final Remarks. Accompanying the Summary, there is the Report itself and the Appendices.

    Shelf Location

    227b

    Date published

    1958

    Publisher

    Denmark, 1958

  • Scalar image processing filters for speckle reduction on synthetic aperture sonar images

    Authors

    Jocelyn Chanussot ; Frederic Maussang ; Alain Hetet

    Date published

    2002

    Abstract

    High-resolution images provided by SAS (synthetic aperture sonar sensors) are of great interest especially for the detection location and classification of mines lying on the seabed. However these data obtained by an active imagery system are highly corrupted by a noise called the speckle. To reduce this noise and to suppress the spurious reflections it generates on the images it is proposed to use different algorithms based on image processing techniques. Several image-processing filters are tested and discussed. A comparative study of the results obtained on real SAS data is presented. The different filters are evaluated both visually and in terms of variance reduction. Conclusions are drawn.

    Authors

    Jocelyn Chanussot ; Frederic Maussang ; Alain Hetet

    Date published

    2002

  • Study on Maritime Broadband Communication System at the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

    Authors

    Kohei Ohtsu ; Ruri Shoji ; Hiroyuki Oda et al.

    Date published

    2005

    Abstract

    Broadband has been available for some years now. High-speed Internet access has been available to air passengers since May 2004. However at sea communication is still limited to a transmission rate of 64 Kbps at most. In 2002 a project was started to achieve high-speed large-scale two-way communication between ship and shore and between ship and ship. This project was called MBB (Marine Broadband) communication project. The construction of its infrastructure and applications was developed. A satellite automatic tracking antenna system was installed in order to realise the broadband communication between ship and shore on Shioji Maru a university training ship and on Ginga Maru a newly built training ship. The transmission rate of up-link achieved 1 Mbps and this was enough to transmit motion-image information. Experiments were conducted on transmitting the image. Based on these results a new system for ship operation and support system using the MBB at first is proposed.

    Authors

    Kohei Ohtsu ; Ruri Shoji ; Hiroyuki Oda et al.

    Date published

    2005

  • The effect of path prediction on navigational performance during deep channel navigation

    Authors

    L van Breda ; P O Passenier ; P A Wilson

    Publisher

    Computational Mechanics Publications

    Abstract

    Six channel pilots participated in an experiment to work out the potential benefits of path prediction on the navigation performance with channel-bound vessels. The pilots sailed an approach channel by a deep draught vessel under critical conditions. A basic ARPA radar system was used for navigation supplemented by three kinds of path predictors. Predictor (a) was based on an accurate fast-time hydrodynamic model of the vessel showing the vessel's exact path. Predictor (b) was based on a non-linear speed and rate of turn extrapolator. Predictor (c) was based on a linear speed and course extrapolator. The method is described and the results are discussed.

    Authors

    L van Breda ; P O Passenier ; P A Wilson

    Date published

    1997

    Publisher

    Computational Mechanics Publications

  • Batteries on ships

    Authors

    N E Bagshaw

    Shelf Location

    203e

    Abstract

    For the benefit of specialist designers, engineers and chemists, as well as manufacturers and users of the equipment concerned, this book aims to give specific details of the battery types used in each field of applications, as well as their performance. The book includes sections on the general purpose of batteries on ships, small special purpose batteries on ships, submarine propulsion batteries and torpedo propulsion batteries.

    Authors

    N E Bagshaw

    Publisher

    Research Studies Press

    Shelf Location

    203e

    Date published

    1982

  • BSRA Marine Systems Technical Memorandum TM No. 394 Steady state and dynamic response tests on the diesel engine cooling systems on a 70 000 ton dwt tanker

    Authors

    R T E Carr

    Shelf Location

    in storage

    Authors

    R T E Carr

    Publisher

    British Ship Research Association

    Shelf Location

    in storage

    Date published

    1971

  • BSRA Report No. 98 Investigation of Different Methods of Producing a High Quality Surface Finish on Mild Steel. Third Report on Surface Finish

    Authors

    A S T Thomson ; A W Scott ; W Ferguson

    Shelf Location

    in storage

    Authors

    A S T Thomson ; A W Scott ; W Ferguson

    Publisher

    British Ship Research Association

    Shelf Location

    in storage

    Date published

    1952

  • BSRA Report NS. 19 Marine Engineering Report No. 13 Report on Pull-out Tests on Three Different Blade-Root Closing Fixings for L.P. Turbine Blading

    Authors

    C E Lazenby ; J West

    Shelf Location

    in storage

    Authors

    C E Lazenby ; J West

    Publisher

    British Ship Research Association

    Shelf Location

    in storage

    Date published

    1963

  • Coastal Engineering and Marina Developments - 4th International Conference on Computer Modelling of Seas and Coastal Regions Incorporating International Seminar on Marina Planning Design and Operation Lemnos Greece May 1999

    Authors

    ed. C A Brebbia

    Shelf Location

    224e

    Authors

    ed. C A Brebbia

    Date published

    1999

    Shelf Location

    224e

  • Pirates and Privateers: New Perspectives on the War on Trade in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries

    Authors

    David J Starkey; E S van Eyck van Heslinga; J A de Moor

    Shelf Location

    26B

    Abstract

    Contents:

    Authors

    David J Starkey; E S van Eyck van Heslinga; J A de Moor

    Publisher

    Exeter : University of Exeter Press, 1997.

    ISBN number

    859894819

    Shelf Location

    26B

    Date published

    1997

  • Report by the Board of Trade on the Life-Saving Apparatus on the coast of the United Kingdom for the year ending 30th June 1913 (Rocket Life-saving apparatus)

    Shelf Location

    40d

    Shelf Location

    40d

  • Report on the Disaster at Whiddy Island Bantry Co. Cork on 8th January 1979

    Authors

    Tribunal of Enquiry

    Publisher

    Govt Publication Office

    Abstract

    This report gives a detailed account of the loss of the MV Betelguese when she caught fire and sank damaging the local Whiddy Island jetty. The vessel was not fitted with IGS.

    Authors

    Tribunal of Enquiry

    Date published

    1980

    Publisher

    Govt Publication Office

  • Report on the investigation of a barbecue fire in the galley of the Pride of Bath on the River Avon, Bath 20 July 2002

    Authors

    Marine Accident Investigation Branch

    Shelf Location

    40d

    Authors

    Marine Accident Investigation Branch

    Catalogue number

    UNK

    Shelf Location

    40d

  • Report on the investigation of a fatal accident during a vertical chute evacuation drill from the UK registered ro-ro ferry P&OSL Aquitane in Dover Harbour on 9 October 2002

    Authors

    Marine Accident Investigation Branch

    Shelf Location

    40e

    Authors

    Marine Accident Investigation Branch

    Catalogue number

    UNK

    Shelf Location

    40e

  • Research in Maritime History No. 50 The Battle for the Migrants: The Introduction of Steamshipping on the North Atlantic and Its Impact on the European Exodus

    Authors

    Torsten Feys

    Publisher

    International Maritime Economic History Association; St John's. 2013

    Authors

    Torsten Feys

    Date published

    2013

    Publisher

    International Maritime Economic History Association; St John's. 2013

    ISBN number

    9781927869000

  • The 1969 International Conference on tonnage measurement of ships

    Authors

    E Wilson

    Date published

    1970

    Abstract

    A report on the 1969 IMOC International Conference on Tonnage Measurement of Ships includes the historical background to work towards a universal system of tonnage measurement and formation of the sub-committee on Tonnage Measurement.

    Authors

    E Wilson

    Date published

    1970