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  • Human factors in the design and operation of ships

    Authors

    D Anderson

    Publisher

    Conference Organisation Committee

    Abstract

    Conf was held on Feburary 1977 in Gothenburg Sweden Papers are Acccommodation and workspace design checklist for use by naval architects Human factors integrated technology for the total ship planning and aquisition cycle Application of human engineering research to ship operation Two studies for optimising operating bridges and their application in inland and sea navigation Ship handling and reliability Human factors and dispersed automation on board ships The navigator ship handling in rough weather and hull surveillance systems Human factors in the development of a standarised bridge for the US merchant marine Evaluation of bridge layout by means of a mock-up Ships bridge and wheelhouse ergonomics design study An experimental evaluation of a "one-man-control" bridge layout Functional bridge design Case study in superstructure design Design of hospital rooms and sick bays on ships Simulation studies on evacuation times of passengers and crew on board ship Psychology and simulation in the application to ships radar Behaviour of navigators in critical traffic situations CAORF simulation-based human factors research in ship navigation and control Evaluation of an automatic marine radar plotter Human factors aspects of ship handling Simulation studies of manual control of ships in low speed offshore operations Difficulties in ship manoeuvering work and strain experience by ship handlers Pilot decision making while manoeuvering ships in confined waters

    Authors

    D Anderson

    Date published

    1977

    Publisher

    Conference Organisation Committee

  • Oared Fighting Ships

    Authors

    R C Anderson

    Shelf Location

    12b

    Authors

    R C Anderson

    Publisher

    Percival Marshall; London, 1962

    Catalogue number

    623.82/1

    Shelf Location

    12b

    Date published

    1962

  • The Marine Turbine 1928 - 1980. (Part 1, 2 & 3) (Each part also in Swedish) 'A historical review by a Swedish engineer. The days of the very large ships. Development of merchant marine steam and gas turbines.'

    Authors

    Ingvar Jung

    Shelf Location

    209a

    Abstract

    The first volume contains sections on: Steam ships (oil and gas carriers, container ships, passenger liners, market merchant ship machinery after World War II), Designs of the leading international marine turbine makers (American, British, Japanese and West German), Development of the Swedish marine turbine 1915-1965 (De Laval, P1, 2 and 3 machinery), Swedish turbine production 1965-1980 (Stal-Laval AP machinery) and The Gas turbine goes to sea (use of supercharged diesel engines, jet engine, gas turbines for merchant and naval ships). The second volume contains sections on: Turbine development in the U.S. Navy, Royal Navy (destroyers, battleship machinery, aircraft carrier, cruiser) and Japan, Naval turbine manufacturers in Continental Europe, Warship machinery from the Swedish de Laval Company and The fastest, biggest and last on North Atlantic run (Luisitania and Mauretania, Leviathan, Bremen and Europa, Normandie, 'Queen Mary' and 'Queen Elizabeth' and 'Queen Elizabeth 2). The third volume contains sections on: 'Turbinia', British naval turbine developments 1899-1927 (Parson's destroyers, Turbin-driven cruisers and capital ships, battle cruisers, the 'Hood'), First turbine ships in the Swedish Navy (Hugin, Munin' and 'Sverige'-class ships), Developments in the USA 1897-1927 (first turbine ships, 'Neptune', turbo-electric machinery, 'Salt Lake City' and the 'Great Disc-Flutter', Short biographies of turbine pioneers 1897-1927.

    Authors

    Ingvar Jung

    Publisher

    Trustees of the National Maritime Museum ; Maritime Monographs and Reports No 61 - 1986.

    Catalogue number

    UNK

    Shelf Location

    209a

    Date published

    1987

  • Rules for Classification and Construction I Ship Technology 1 Seagoing Ships 3 Electrical Installations

    Authors

    Germanischer Lloyd

    Shelf Location

    205a

    Abstract

    These Rules cover installation of electrical equipment, power supply installations, installation protection and power distribution, low-voltage switchgear assemblies, power electronics, power equipment, medium-voltage installations, control monitoring and ship's safety systems, computer systems, lighting and socket-outlets, cable network, additional rules for electrical propulsion plants, additional rules for passenger vessels, additional rules for tankers, additional rules for ships for the carriage of motor vehicles, additional rules for ships for the carriage of dangerous goods, additional rules for bulk carriers and single hold cargo ships other than bulk carriers, additional rules for ships with ice class, electrical equipment, tests and spare parts.

    Authors

    Germanischer Lloyd

    Publisher

    Germanischer Lloyd

    Shelf Location

    205a

    Date published

    2007

  • World Cruise Industry Review 1992

    Authors

    Douglas Ward, editor ; Sterling Publications

    Shelf Location

    231a

    Abstract

    Review articles on the cruise and leisure industry. There are sections on marketing and public relations, industry issues, creating the product, operations, safety and security, construction and design and destinations and ports. Individual articles include the topics: Public relations in the cruise industry; Niche marketing and past passenger loyalty; Cruising to a safer environment (about recycling and waste disposal); Is a non-polluting cruise industry attainable?; Huma resources - the key for future success; Quality assurance programmes; The art of entertainment; Lighting systems for cruise ships; Rising newbuilding prices - shipbroker's challenge; Modern procurement for cruise ships; Fresh water production on cruise ships; Improving customer service with computer automation; Integrated ship control; Safety rules and shipboard radio systems; New technical safety standards for passenger ships; Fire protection and passenger ship safety; Improving cabin security on passenger ships; Safety at sea developments; Turn-key contracts - the modern way to build cruise ships; Commercialising Navatek I; Stud welding in cruise ship construction; New construction materials - the surface protection; Corrosion protection - a vital necessity.

    Authors

    Douglas Ward, editor ; Sterling Publications

    Publisher

    London : Sterling Publications LTD

    Shelf Location

    231a

    Date published

    1992

  • Modern Rhine Sea Ships

    Authors

    Max Heinimann ; Chris Cheetham

    Shelf Location

    20a

    Abstract

    These low-air draught and shallow vessels arrived on the scene in the early 1970s. They are based on the low and burdensome barges seen every day on river and canal systems, but unlike these they are genuine seagoing ships also. The book includes chapters on low air draught ships and Rhine navigation; the Albert Canal; the development of low air draught vessels; changes in tonnage; charterers, managers and shipowners; the modern Rhine sea fleet; and German, Dutch, British, Danish, Belgian, Yugoslav, Polish, Finnish, Norwegian and Japanese built modern Rhine sea ships.

    Authors

    Max Heinimann ; Chris Cheetham

    Publisher

    Fairplay

    Shelf Location

    20a

    Date published

    1987

  • Problems of fire control on board ships

    Authors

    H D Taylor ; P M Pucill

    Date published

    1982

    Abstract

    The pattern of fires aboard ships is traced and the reduction in fires in UK registered ships and upward trend worldwide in machinery space fires are considered. Changes in ships since the war dry cargo ships and tankers and engine room fires are discussed. Automatic detection systems including heat smoke and flame radiation detectors and their application to accommodation spaces dry cargo holds and machinery spaces are outlined. Extinguishing and suppression systems eg sprinklers and water spray foam inert gas generators stored gas carbon dioxide and halon eg carbon tetrachloride and methylbromide are described. Fire training and hazard analysis are assessed and arson is mentioned.

    Authors

    H D Taylor ; P M Pucill

    Date published

    1982

  • Roll stabilisation of small ships

    Authors

    John P Martin

    Date published

    2006

    Abstract

    Over the past 25 years a number of roll stabilisation devices have been developed for ships of all sizes. A variety of systems are commercially available. The effect of ship size on the roll response of smaller vessels is reviewed. Particular attention is paid to the prevalence of the shorter wave heights and lengths that will cause heavy resonant rolling of ships with short natural roll periods. The choices of various stabiliser types for the general classifications of small ships are reviewed. Model basic and full-scale test results of these ships with and without any type of stabiliser are presented. Particular attention is paid to ship types recently bid or delivered.

    Authors

    John P Martin

    Date published

    2006

  • Salient features of the design of large Arctic ships with a restricted draft

    Authors

    L G Tsoy

    Date published

    1995

    Abstract

    Results are given of research conducted within the INSROP Programme on the influence of a small draft of large ice ships upon their hull shape and icebreaking capability. The effect of a small under-keel clearance on the propulsion characteristics ice propulsion and safety of ships navigating in shallow waters is also considered. First the effect of the shallow draft upon the icebreaking capability of ships is looked into. Next the effect of the shallow water on ice propulsion of ships is discussed.

    Authors

    L G Tsoy

    Date published

    1995

  • Seamen, Ships and Cargo: The Story of the Movement of Cargo and Passengers on the West Coast of North America

    Authors

    R Sheret

    Publisher

    Victoria, B.C. : Western Isles, 2001.

    Abstract

    Contents: Early Coasters - the frist Europeans on the west coast were traders Coastal Ships - Steam ships and tugs supply the coast The Ships - Ships and tugs after WWII. Coastal shipping changed in favour of tugs and ferries Cargos - Today many types of cargo are shipped by water Working Cargo - Rigging for handling cargo in sail, steamer and modern container Appendix - Thumbnail history of shipbuilding 1800-1980

    Authors

    R Sheret

    Date published

    2001

    ISBN number

    921107102

    Publisher

    Victoria, B.C. : Western Isles, 2001.

    Catalogue number

    387.52409711

  • The design and construction of ships. Volume 2: Stability, resistance, propulsion and oscillations of ships. 2nd edition, revised

    Authors

    J H Biles

    Shelf Location

    235c

    Abstract

    The contents of this volume (Volume 2) continue from Volume 1 and are arranged in four parts. Part 4 looks at Stability, Part 5 deals with Resistance, Part 6 covers Propulsion and Part 7 examines the Oscillations (rolling and pitching) of ships.

    Authors

    J H Biles

    Publisher

    London ; Charles Griffin and Co Ltd

    Shelf Location

    235c

    Date published

    1923

  • Ancient and Modern Ships Part I: Wooden Sailing Ships

    Authors

    G.C.V. Holmes

    Shelf Location

    12a

    Authors

    G.C.V. Holmes

    Publisher

    Chapman and Hall

    Catalogue number

    387.1

    Shelf Location

    12a

    Date published

    1900

  • British Shipbuilders: Medium/Large ships

    Authors

    British Shipbuilders Marketing Division

    Shelf Location

    16a

    Abstract

    List of shiptypes including bulk carriers, container ships, chemical carriers, general cargo ships, liquid gas carriers, reefers, refrigerated container ships, ro-ro's, specialised vessels, tankers With particulars of shipbuilders

    Authors

    British Shipbuilders Marketing Division

    Publisher

    British Shipbuilders Marketing Division

    Shelf Location

    16a

  • Development of 13400 TEU Post-panamax container ships

    Authors

    Probst

    Date published

    2006

    Abstract

    The development of several container ships where influenced due to the restriction of the Panama Channel. The trend to enlarge the capacity of Panamax container ships is still going on and they are able to carry almost 5100 TEU compared to 4400 TEU in 1984 respectively 3100 TEU of the 3rd generation with practically the same overall dimensions. In the mid eighties the development of Post-Panamax container ships started. The number of shipping companies operating Post-Panamax container ships has been limited at that time. Today Post-Panamax container ships have a large share on the transport volume and vessels approaching the capacity of 12000TEU are under construction. The trend to larger container vessels continued. The break point will be found from economical but not from technical point of view. However new designs are quit often beyond the direct experience of presents vessels and therefore aspects such as structural integrity manoeuvrability propulsion and especially operational management must be carefully considered at an early design stage. Due to this reason Hyundai Heavy Industries and Germanischer Lloyd have started a new 13400 TEU Post-Panamax container ship design where all these aspects should be discussed which has been the guidance of this joint development.

    Authors

    Probst

    Date published

    2006

  • Considerations in the design and safety of next generation container ships

    Authors

    H Payer

    Publisher

    Lloyd's List Events

    Abstract

    Container ship developments are outlined and the future development design and safety aspects of the new generation of container ships are addressed. Post- Panamax ships and high speed feeder vessels present different challenges to designers and safety regulators. S-class vessels which can carry more than 7000 TEU are the largest container ships in operation. Limitations in development of larger container ships are listed. Safety aspects are discussed as well as twist-locks connecting containers.

    Authors

    H Payer

    Date published

    2000

    Publisher

    Lloyd's List Events

  • Ecologic analyses of the passenger cruising ships visiting port of Dubrovnik in 1998

    Authors

    V Jelavic ; L Milic ; N Beusan

    Date published

    2000

    Abstract

    The passenger cruising ships visiting the port of Dubrovnik in 1998 are analysed to assess what they generate store and dispose of. The specifications of these ships and their machinery are collated together with details of their previous and next ports of call. The aim of this study is to be able to manage and coordinate effectively the supply of goods and the disposal of pollutants to benefit the environment.

    Authors

    V Jelavic ; L Milic ; N Beusan

    Date published

    2000

  • The earliest ships: the evolution of boats into ships

    Authors

    editor: Robert Gardiner; consultant editor: Arne Emil Christensen

    Shelf Location

    12d

    Authors

    editor: Robert Gardiner; consultant editor: Arne Emil Christensen

    Publisher

    London : Conway Maritime Press, 1996.

    ISBN number

    85177640

    Shelf Location

    12d

    Date published

    1996

  • Development of requirements to safeguard large container ships from the effects of bow flare slamming

    Authors

    Zhu

    Date published

    2006

    Abstract

    The growth in size of container ships has been in particularly significant over the past few years. The introduction of larger container ships has brought with it not only new design developements but also a number of operational challenges such as the effect of increased ship speed and the tendency to drive the ships through adverse weather. Consequently modern container ships can be exposed to increased risk bow flare slamming damage. Lloyd's register pioneered the work on the ultra-large container ship (UCLS) concept and is working together with major ship designers builders and owners to improve the design of large container ships. This paper will present the development work being carried out by Lloyd's Register on the topic of bow flare slamming addressing the contributing factors to the bow flare slamming damages.

    Authors

    Zhu

    Date published

    2006

  • Ships and Marine Engines Volume III B : Part 2 : Practical shipbuilding : rigging equipment and outfit of seagoing ships

    Authors

    Ing J P De Haan

    Shelf Location

    230a

    Abstract

    This is a manual for the construction of seagoing merchant ships and war-ships. Chapters cover Joiner's work, plate work and accommodations (including ceiling and cargo battens, wood and steel hatch covers, grain bulkheads, materials for joiner work, locks, hinges and fittings, partitions, sheatings and ceilings, furniture, upholstery, wooden and steel interior staircases and elevators); Wood decks and deck coverings; Insulation and refrigerating machinery (including comparison of insulations, fixing of insulating materials, arrangement of refrigerated holds, fire-proof bulkheads, refrigerating machinery); Pipe work, fire extinguishing, ventilation and heating; (including various piping materials, valve types and fittings, sanitary equipment, pipe lines, pipe lines on tankers, fire extinguishing installations, ventilation, air conditioning, heating of accommodations) and Preservation, paint work and tank testing.

    Authors

    Ing J P De Haan

    Publisher

    De Technische Uitgeverij H Stam NV

    Shelf Location

    230a

    Date published

    1961

  • Artificial intelligence for low-crew ships

    Authors

    Volker Bertram

    Date published

    2005

    Abstract

    UCAVs (uninhabited combat air vehicles) are now being developed and tested in the USA. In view of these spectacular projects questions arise about comparable developments for ships. With technical progress has come a general reduction in ship's crew. Crew reduction of up to 90% is now being sought in specifications for future destroyers of the US navy. Here an overview of techniques collectively grouped under the label 'Artificial Intelligence' for low-crew or even unmanned ships is given with special focus on navy ships. Knowledge-based systems machine vision speech and gesture interpretation distributed intelligence are discussed with recent research applications worldwide given to illustrate progress and problems in implementing these techniques to ships.

    Authors

    Volker Bertram

    Date published

    2005