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Mathematical method for predicting measured mile trial performance of single screw merchant ships from model test data with selected ship and trial parameters (hull roughness; water depth weather) developed and tested against a number of ships and their correlation models (service and acceptance trials)

A new prediction method of travel demand of cruise ships is proposed. The characteristic of each demand for choosing a tour is analysed using the AHP (analytical hierarchy process). The method is applied to the Japanese cruise market and the results are discussed.

Behaviour of large full form ships (tanker bulk carrier) in restricted channels is studied in a series of computer digital simulations and Eigenvalue analyses based on and using hydrodynamic values determined from captive model tests. Correlation of channel dimensions (depth width) and ship control characteristics with acceptable ships sizes and meeting and passing in two way traffic is given.

The guide was prepared to make available the ABS recommendations for handling and burning coal as a primary source of power for ships that burn coal in boilers having stoker and grate arrangements. This includes using new coal burning technology and the operation of modern mechanised coal handling systems while at sea.

Guidance notes for Institute of Marine Engineers Small Ships Group Register members and those aspiring to the Register on good practice in furtherance of continuous professional development objectives are presented.

These recommendations are to be taken as a general guide for recommissioning surveys and subsequent trials, and they should form the basis for the drawing up of recommissioning programs which might be extensive on specialized ships.

The criteria needed to optimise scheduling of cargo ships in maritime transport lines in order to maximise income are discussed. The problem of scheduling cargo ships for a given time and for given commodity loading is outlined and a solution is proposed that determines the dynamic flow of the transportation network. A numerical example is presented.

The development and main features of specialized ships are discussed. Reference is made to - dry cargo/cellular contionerships; RoRos; liquid products carriers; barge carrying vessels LASH; seabed; liquefied gas carriers LPG LNG; combination carriers ore-bulk-oil ore-oil; oil rig tug supply ships; and cruise liners passenger ferries. Main development trends are identified operational and regulatory constraints noted and the future of specialised shipping considered.

Covers topics such as ship construction, machinery equipment, classification, maintenance, safety, stability, trim and draught, registration, tonnage, freeboard, collision regulations and navigation lights, crew spaces, anchors and chain cables, and stowage.

Ships through the ages, written and illustrated for a younger audience.

In 1843 Brunel's ironship 'Great Britain' was launched, becoming the forerunner of the great steel-hulled ships of today. Yet she was tiny compared with the transatlantic liners of the early 1900s as ship owners vied for a top spot in terms of speed, elegance, and size. Liners such as 'Mauritania' and 'Titanic' were later followed by two giant Queens and France's liner 'Normandie'. But the coming jet age threatened the end of the ocean line until the dedicated cruise ship was born a decade later and now the ships are as massive as the industry itself. Geoff Lunn traces the many changes in construction and design over the years, and looks at what the biggest means across all spheres, and not just physical size. This illustrated book also reviews the careers of the greatest ships, culminating in the building of Royal Caribbean's Genesis-class cruise ships, 'Oasis of the Seas' (2009) and 'Allure of the Seas' (2010), each incredibly measuring three times the tonnage of the 'QE2' (the 'Queen Elizabeth 2').

In 1999 work was being undertaken to develop classification rules for naval ships. These rules have since been published. Despite co-operation between interested parties the adoption of the classification regime for naval ships has been limited to auxiliary ships of merchant ship types and smaller ships such as patrol boats. Lloyds Register's experience in the application of the merchant ship classification regime to naval ships is outlined. This experience identified areas where a fundamentally different approach was required to meet the requirements of navies whilst retaining the same basic principles. The development of a classification regime that is specific to naval ships is described identifying how this regime supports the naval ship designer constructor and operator. The result is shown to be a rapidly maturing scheme that is finding considerable interest within the military community. Also explored is the fundamental role of standards in defence procurement and the contribution that can be made by classification in terms of setting standards and in support of the assurance of safety.

Application of the medium speed engine in ships and the development of the geared installation are considered. The steep rise in the number of ships wit h geared engine plants and the development of medium speed engines suitable for efficient heavy fuel oil operation allowing the introduction of such plants in to ships of all types are discussed. Layouts incorporating modern high output medium speed engines and advantages of the medium speed engines compared with other propulsion unitssuch as the low weight and space requirement low centr e of gravity the reduction gearbox permitting free selection of the propeller spee d and transportability etc. are outlined. Main characteristics of M.A.N. high output medium speed engines including details of the main design features of the 52/55 and 40/54 engines operating data maintenance problems silencing and reliability are examined.

Transcript of the tenth Seatrade Conf held in London 30 - 31 March 1982 Papers are Shipbuilding technology for safety and economy of marine transportation Risk an inevitable factor in maritime safety Regulate or not the unregulated regulations An oil companys view - the penalties of being responsible Cooperation and development in Arab shipping Vessel finance and the open registry system Anatomy of a developing fleet Caribbean trade and shipping development - a Trinidad and Tobago perspective US shipping policy in an international environment US shipping policy and the worldwide scene American shipping and its effect on the international liner industry Developments and new directions in ship design - a ship owners point of view Residual fuel - an oil company perspective A shipbuilders view of fuel economy Marine propulsion - what scope exists for further fuel economy

Conf held in Paris Sept 3 - 5 1979 Papers are Some observations on linear hydroelasticity of ships Slamming and whipping of ships among rough seas Wave induced vibrations of a ship hull with internal damping A comparison of theoretical and measured symmetric responses of a segmented model in regular waves Vertical response of flexible ships in waves A study of the wave induced ship/hull vibration - springing caused by higher order wave exciting force Wave induced antisymmetric response of flexible ship Numerical analyses by digital computer programme rosas on responses of ship/ hull structure at sea Stochastic prediction of whipping vibration of very high speed ship due to slamming Mechanically induced excitation and rsponse (propeller and other machinery) A method for predicting effects of propeller hull configurations on vibratory excitation of ships Propeller induced ship hull vibration - design stage calculation with sufficient accuracy at a reasonable cost Vibration analysis of large ships including higher mode vibration Prediction of super structure vibrations in tankers Vibratory behaviour of containerships - correlation between measurements and calculations Summary of a design procedure for minimising propeller induced vibration in ships Vibration analysis of the Norwegian coast guard vesel Hull girder flexural vertical vibration caused by second order unbalanced moment of diesel main engine