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Hazards associated with electrostatic charge separation phenomena on board ships are reviewed and the retention of the charges in the case of insulating material is considered. Plastic pipes and tanks e.g. glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and PVC charged fuels in tanks charged personnel lightning protection oil leakages tank washing discharges from water drops corona discharges and high energy sparks from water slugs are discussed.

Aspects of recently developed steam turbine technology economic feasibility in respects of oil crisis and application in high powered ships discussed including - propeller and machinery arrangements steam cycles (reheat non-reheat propulsion machinery (advanced propulsion type turbines condensers reduction gears installation) operating experience and reliability.

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This work aims at offering a comparative analysis of harmonic power quality standards either dedicated for ships or general purposes underlining the importance of these standards as well as giving some hints for possible further improvement.

Current training schemes for marine engineers and deck officers are reviewed. The development of technically advanced and highly efficient ships with minimal manning requirements through 'Future Ship' projects in Norway West Germany Japan and UK is described and implications for crew structure and mariner training are discussed.

This paper presents a review of refrigeration in container ships with details of the types of ship the containers their construction insulation and systems of refrigeration for different cargoes. Heat transfer is discussed.

The SEAMOD concept (Sea Systems Modification and Modernization by Modularity) has been developed by the Combat System Advisory Group of the US Navy Material command for design modification and construction of surface ships in modular manner. The method is described with examples of its applications to destroyer and frigate design solutions and to shipbuilding and refit practices.

Current concerns of nautical medicine are discussed including typical diseases of seamen; fitness requirements for employment; systems for medical care; environmental stresses (noise vibration isolation shift systems) and time shifts; ships carrying dangerous substances; programme for physical fitness; personal survival life saving safety equipment.

This paper discusses the legislative requirements for noise and vibration levels on board ships of differing tonnages and offshore structures. Based on statistical data and technical advances the author concludes that the attainment of accepted vibration standards seems fully realistic.

A paper outlining a technique to estimate noise reduction effects from examples of applying the noise reduction method to actual working ships and offshore drilling units. The predicted values of the vibration velocity source were compared favourably with the measured values.

Published sea trials data for single and twin screw ships were analysed statistically to correlate a range of ship parameters/independant variables (including length breadth draught displacement stern type bow area screws propeller and rudder data) with turning circle behaviour in order to develop simple predicting equations for estimating steady turning diameter.

This booklet provides Owners with recommendations on the safety and preservative measures necessary for the maintenance of vessels in a period of lay-up. This guidance notes are intended for general cases and could be modified to adapt to a particular type of ship.

This report was presented to Parliament by the Minister of Transport by Command of Her Majesty in February 1960. The report discusses procedures, operational rules and design principles to build nuclear ships.

Describes the determination of form co-efficient from model resistance tests for full size ships. Results from service voyages are compared with predictions from model tank tests.

This paper looks at self-unloading belt conveyor systems in ships, covering early history, inventions and development, types of self-unloaders and some specifications, components of self-unloading belt conveyor systems, personnel and economics,

With reference to UK statutory regulations and the requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Lives at Sea development in the classification design construction and operation of ships' lifeboats and davits; the marshalling of passengers and boat drills; and the supply of emergency and ancillary equipment are reviewed.

Aspects of steam propulsion discussed include brief historical survey from 1707; modern low horsepower systems; exemplified by GECs MST - 21 dual economiser system for smaller ocean going or larger coastal vessels; reheat plant for large displacement high speed ships

Modern passenger ships as well as larger passenger and car ferries call for very detailed strength and vibration analysis. This paper will describe the analysis process and the reasoning behind an efficient design using three vessels two cruise liners and a large passenger/car ferry for illustration. Vibration analysis and the philosophy for deck design are also covered.

Decisions and procedures for emergency stopping of ships in the shortest distance usually to avoid collision are discussed. Attention is paid to - response of different machinery types (steam turbines reciprocating steam and diesel engines); use of rudder; and assessment by crew of potentially hazardous situations.

Basic equipment requirements for remote control and safety alarams in uMS ships are discussed with reference to controls and alarm indications for main engines and diesel generators. The design of Datachief 7 a system recently developed by Norcontrol which provides for up to 640 sensors on a single loop is described.