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Intl Conf held in London on 29-30 Apr and 1 May 1987 Papers are Computerised estimation of ships' manoeuvrability at the design stage A practical prediction method of ship manoeuvring motion and its application Techniques for predicting manoeuvring characteristics of ships at the design stage Ship manoeuverability assessment in ship design - simulation concept Manoeuvrability of ship in confined water Hydrodynamic interaction of ships in shallow channels including effects of asymmetry Rudder forces and manoeuvrability motions in shallow water Scale effect in towed course stability tests Further considerations on mathematical manoeuvring models Manoeuvring simulation of a tanker moored in a steady current including hydrodynamic memory effects and stability analysis Dynamic quantitive methods for solving actual ship manoeuvrability problems Evaluation of forces and moments of a manoeuvring ship using slender body theory Minehunter manoeuvring a case study The use of simulators in judging manoeuvring characteristics of a bulk-carrier The classification of ship manoeuvrability

It is often stated that design is more art than science even when it is applied to something as technically complex as a ship. The nature of both the scientific aspects of ship design and the traditional domain of art in design often seen to be that of aesthetics is briefly reviewed. It is argued that if art is used to designate the creative aspects of design then it is in design synthesis that this is most clearly applicable. In conclusion the argument is presented that interactive computer graphics tied to a traditional ship synthesis based on numerical science now provides a true integration of the art and the science of ship design. With the use of simulation techniques allied to this modern ship design approach ship design could be said to achieve a creative and responsive capability for ship designers.

Proceedings of international symposium 'Air Power at Sea', held 11th - 12th June, 1997, London. Contains 18 papers within seven sections: Air Power at Sea, the Ship/Air Interface (papers: aircraft deck handling, ship-air dynamic interface), Aircraft carrying Ships (papers: Charles de Gaulle nuclear aircraft carrier, Albion and Bulwark R.N. assault ships, Trimaran ship), Ship borne Aircraft Management (papers: operational information system - co-ordinated management of ship and aircraft, Merlin avionics test system), The Helicopter/Ship Dynamic Interface (papers: Archimedes: the Riva Calzoni helicopter/ship dynamic interface modelling software, Airwake modelling, small ship helicopter operations), Deck Handling (papers: Review of helicopter entrapment and handling systems, ship borne helicopter) and Future Programs (papers: the CVX ships program, CVF aircraft carrier).

A technique for a ship safety estimation at the preliminary stage of hydromechanic design is presented although it can also be developed for all the project stages. Firstly the Integrated Ship Safety Estimation Method is described. Next ship/environment definition hazard/scenario identification and hazard/risk assessment are each discussed in turn. After this first results for abnormal conditions are looked at. Lastly hazard resolving/risk reduction requirements/criteria/constraints and decisions made on ship safety objectives are each touched upon in turn.

The book covers a wide range of topics from the basic design problems of the naval architect, including hull form and strength, through the production processes of shipyards, to fitting out, completion and sea trials and then, to dry-docks and ship repairing. Contents are arranged within two parts: Part 1 deals with Background to ship design (including economics, hull form, hydrostatics, design, propellers, ship measurements, strength, steering, freeboard); Part 2 looks at Shipbuilding production and practice (shipyard work, aluminium in shipbuilding, launching, fitting out, sea trials, dry-docks and marine machinery).

This is a handbook for those involved in ship handling and need a ship bridge simulator for certain study or training projects, such as port authorities, pilot organisations, and shipping, towing or engineering companies. The handbook guides the client through the whole simulation process, gives insight in a practical way into numerous aspects of simulation, and tries to ensure that the simulation meets the client's requirements in the best possible manner. It is the author's wish that this guide should provide prospective users of a ship manoeuvring simulator with a practical tool.

The book is a complete guide to understanding ship hydrostatics in ship design and ship performance. It guides readers from the first principles through basic and applied hydrostatic and ship stability theory and introduces mathematical techniques for hydrostatic modelling and analysis. Extensive use of computer techniques is made throughout. The book considers the practical application of hydrostatics and covers recent developments in the field such as parametric resonance (also known as the Mathieu effect).

The Electric Ship Technology Demonstrator (ESTD) is a vehicle by which the future Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) systems can be derisked. After some introductory information a brief outline is given of its history starting with the UK Ministry of Defence initiating a programme of investigations into the All Electric Ship (AES) concept. Next ESTD design and build by ALSTOM is looked at followed by modelling operation shore integration testing and lessons learned. Lastly future potential is addressed.

The contents of the book are presented in a question and answer format, covering basic construction and layout of a ship and ship terms.

The research lines currently under development at the University of Trieste in the field of ship stability and safety from capsizing are described. The main results from the development of tools for large amplitude ship motion simulation based on concentrated parameters and on fully hydrodynamic approaches are outlined together with some suggestions for future work.

The application of an improved numerical algorithm in a new ship motion simulation program SPLAShMo is reported. This greatly improves the prediction fidelity in moderate and heavy seas. The motion prediction is based on a computation of the instantaneous location and orientation of the hull in the wave field time domain determination of non-linear scattering flow with memory and computation of viscous flow effects as related to the instantaneous ship motion and scattering flow. The effects of using the non-linear time domain ship motion prediction on estimating of the response of an embarked helicopter at landing are demonstrated.

A non-manifold geometric modelling kernel is presented. This kernel has been developed to generate and manipulate non-manifold models such as ship compartment models. The kernel includes PLACE and SPLIT operations for efficient compartment modelling and ship calculation. Based on this kernel an innovative compartment modelling and ship calculation system called EzCOMPART is developed. This system can increase design productivity by supplying easy and convenient compartment modelling and ship calculation methods. To evaluate the applicability of EzCOMPART it was applied to various ships' compartment modelling and ship calculations. Using ExCOMPART a designer can easily and rapidly carry out compartment modelling with accurate ship calculation results. Future work is outlined.

This paper presents the results of mooring analysis considering both current and wind for an offshore berth. A non-linear analysis program for offshore berthed ship using iterative procedure has been developed. The mooring line stiffness and fender stiffness are transformed to the mass center of ship using appropriate transformation matrix and added to the hydrostatic stiffness of the ship. The exciting force due to wind and current is calculated considering the exposed windage area and immersed underwater area of the ship respectively. The elastic modulus of the mooring line and the fender stiffness are updated based on the forces in the mooring line and fender. If the mooring line is slack the elastic modulus is assumed to be zero. The study has beencarried out for three ship sizes for a port proposed to be located in the State of Gujarat bounded by Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambat.

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has launched a major development project which is set to provide the company with its future information system for ship classification. The Nauticus system provides complete and correct status of an individual ship or whole fleet according to the Total Safety Class concept at any time and on a user friendly format set by the computer aided environment. A life cycle ship product model is used to ease the recording and retrieval of information. The first member of the Nauticus family is the comprehensive ship modelling and analysis package called Nauticus Hull which has various special modelling features including configuration for different ship types sub-modelling capability and weight estimation. A 2-D modeller applet generates hull cross sections as well as webframes while the 3-D Modeler applet adds the capabilities of handling weight and centre of gravity calculations. A similar module on machinery and systems and modules for following up the ship during construction and operation are also under development.

Results from survey carried out by ICHCA. The purpose was to provide factual information relating to incompatibility problems in the ship/shore interface in roll-on/roll-off shipping, for use by terminal operators, ship owners, port authorities and cargo handling equipment manufacturers alike. The aim was to provide useful data for any proposals on the harmonisation or standardisation of the interface. Much of the compiled data is shown in relevant graphs and tables. The survey comprises: shore ramp characteristics, ship ramp characteristics, special ship types (U.S. type trailer ships, barge ro-ro ships, heavy lift ships, double level ramps), Ship ramp register, Shore ramp register, Cargo handling equipment register.

Conf held 10-11 March 1994 in London UK. Papers are - Outline for an intelligent ship What do ship operators want Detailed prediction of engine-ship interaction - the basis for intelligent engine control Towards the intelligent engine Intelligent condition monitoring of ship machinery systems Engine room computerisation Development towards the intelligent engine The benefits of intelligence for cargo control The fully integrated bridge system Communicating with the intelligent ship Certification and manning for the 21st century Clutch control for reverse reduction gears The application of airborne HUMS technology to marine engineering systems What are the benefits of integrated ship control Electronic charting (ECDIS) - what are the developments Automation systems for vessels with minimum crew

The concept of SWASH (small waterline single hull) was introduced in the early 1980s. Here an investigation is launched on the ship form optimisation of SWASH. A preliminary concept design ship form used as the parent ship the wave-making resistance theory and quadratic programming method are combined to establish a new ship form optimisation method for SWASH in which the source-sink intensity distribution is used as the optimisation variable and wave-making resistance is used as the object function. In an engineering application the wave resistance of the optimised ship form developed by this method could reduce 20% and the total resistance 8% compared to that of the parent ship form.

Symp held in New South Wales 8 - 9 Nov 1977 Papers are Shipping - the link between Australian meatworks and the world The Australian shipper - his shipping needs Communication and the container concept The bulk revolution A shippers dilemma - unitizing to developing countries The transport of goods for the grocer Australian dry bulk export shipping - cooperation or coercion Ship design strategy - concepts and constraints Ship design - optimisation and compromise Livestock carrier concepts - Australian/Middle East trade How very large tankers cargoes could be discharged in Australia to gain freight benefits Port facilities - designing for change The port zone - a scarce community resource Port management in a changing industry Ship queuing and port turnround time The impact of cargo safety on ship management Training and development courses in the shipping and stevedoring industry Safety aspects of cargo handling equipment in New South Wales Design considerations and future trends for port facilities Navigation - a key factor in ship management Small trading ship navigation of the Great Barrier Reef inner route The international chart - present and future Latest trends in marine electronics navigation systems The changing world of maritime communications

In heavy storms, the waves and ship motions can become so large that water flows onto the deck of the ship. This is generally known as 'green water loading'. On ship-type offshore structures green water loading can result in risk for the ship, its crew and its sensitive equipment. Therefore, it should be taken into account in the design of such structures. The main objective of this study was to develop methods for the evaluation of green water on ship-type offshore structures based on a clear description of the green water physics. Contents cover the physics of green water on the bow, systematic model testing, non-linear relative wave motions at the bow, water flow onto and on the bow deck, green water impact loading, green water from the side and stern, review and application of the method, numerical prediction of green water, and conclusions and recommendations of the study.

The evolution and growth of the ship management business is examined. The growth of the independent ship management business led to the drafting of a code of practice which included a mechanism for independent verification to ensure quality professionalism and integrity and was the basis for formation of International Ship Managers Association (ISMA) in 1991. Now there is greater expectation of safety at sea increasing legislative requirements; migration of manning resources and skill requirements and IT developments. The development of technologies quality of services commitment of shore staff and seafarers and the process of effective value creation strategies including customer relationship management (CRM) strategies and knowledge management are discussed.