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Lloyd’s Register introduces guidance to assist with the safer management of asbestos in ships (March 2013) Asbestos remains a problem in shipping. Despite better management and reduced production of asbestos, there remains considerable room for improvement, primarily to reduce the number of deaths. It is still estimated that more than 107,000 people die each year from mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis – the three major asbestos-related diseases – as a result of occupational exposure. The report’s author, Robin Townsend, Lloyd's Register’s Regulatory Affairs Lead Specialist, says: “Far from being a problem of the past, asbestos is still produced in many countries and is still widely used, and it is present in many existing buildings and structures, including ships. Most countries still do not have effective prohibitions and global production is still over 40% of peak values. It is imperative that we see further and substantial improvements in regulatory enforcement and a reduction in asbestos related mortality.” The guide takes a wider look at asbestos, exploring its history, composition and health effects to underline the vital importance of correct management. It also details asbestos-related regulation and suggests tools that can be used to achieve best practice in asbestos management. Ships often have an increased risk of asbestos exposure. The use of asbestos in shipbuilding has been unusually high over the years and some of the most dangerous asbestos application methods have been particularly prevalent in ship construction. A UK study estimated a 61% increased incidence of asbestos related illness in shipyard workers. A similar study in Trieste, Italy, showed that of 153 men who had died of malignant mesothelioma 99 had worked in shipbuilding 19 had been in the navy/merchant marine and 7 had been dockworkers. “What is vital is that we continue to guard against the risks that asbestos presents within the maritime industry, and we very much hope this publication will further in this aim,” added Robin.

A method for assessing the life of ships and offshore structures is presented. The system consists of a conditional survey or assessment format life prediction technique and availability assessment method. The applicability of the method for assessing corrosion protection and fatigue strength of the structures is examined and inspection guidelines are suggested.

A long term theoretical study of ship control characteristics involves an exercise on automatic steering by proportional control. With directional stability defined in terms of control parameters time factors and ship properties equations of motion are set up and solved by methods including those of Hurwitz and Nyquist numerical results are then compared for three particular ships.

Survivability design aspects for merchant and surface naval ships are addressed using a common rational methodology which aims to introduce a new ship design philosophy. The methodology supports early design decisions such as compartmentation which may be difficult and costly to change at later stages.

Int Symp held in Piraeus Greece on 9-11 May 1990 Papers are On fire! The need for new thinking Fire protection on large cruiser ships Fire safety on passenger vessels operating in the United States of America

Rules for the classification and construction of ship's hulls, written in German.

The two 72000 grt Project America cruise ships contracted earlier this year by American Classic Voyages of Chicago will be equipped with a diesel electric propulsion package comprising four Wartsila 8L46C medium speed diesel engines with a combined output of 33600kW at 514 rev/min. The engines will power two Mermaid podded propulsors.

This paper describes summarised results of full-scale measurements on the strength of four ships. The tests have been carried out since 1973 by the Research Institute of NKK as a part of the long term research programme. The results of the measurements have been compared with theoretical predictions obtained by a relevant structural analysis on each ship.

Steam or gas turbines are no longer considered for propulsion of the latest newbuildings and this constitutes a major step towards more economic ships. Overall economy involving first costs fuel costs and maintenance costs becomes the criterion by which alternative machinery proposals are judged. This paper considers these aspects using as examples some recent interesting passenger ship machinery installations.

Manoeuvring characteristics of the Great Lakes ships in critical channels examined by - indentifying significant problems such as characteristics of connecting waterways vessel types rankings transit analysing casualty records; model tests on rotating arm equipment in ice and ice-free conditions; full scale tests on GL bulker in critical waterways; digital simulation and construction of theoretical model; manoeuvring performance design guidelines.

Capacity growth in the market is a result of new ships but there is uniformity of what cruise lines offer. The task of marketing something different demands for example embarking on new ports differentiation of products to offer different sectors and competitive prices.

This book lists all New Zealand ships, including hopper barges, tugs, pleasure craft and naval vessels over 150 gross tons as at May 1988. Each ship is allocated a page with a photo with key facts and specifications. It is a valuable reference source. There are many clippings tucked inside.

Conf held in London 21 Feb 1980 Papers are Monitoring and recording of ship data A reliability approach to shipboard systems Operational criteria for ship handling in rough weather Weather routeing of ships Ship routeing for optimum performance Onboard guidance for heavy weather operation

This paper presents a literature review of propeller excited noise on board ships based on the ICMES Technical Committee TC5's activities. Attention is given to technical aspects related to legislative requirements. Different types of cavitation experimental techniques the spectrum from a cavitating propeller calculation methods and source strength are discussed.

The mutual effect of variations in the breadth of wing tanks and buoyant decks on ro-ro ferries is examined. Various configurations of ro-ro were considered and an extensive database of information for more than 200 ships was prepared via a literature survey. This information should prove invaluable to ro-ro designers.

An investigation of 15 different designs of hull and screws carried out in tank tests. The results provided the research data to enable deductions to be made regarding the problem of poor propeller performance in full ships.

Principles of Predictor steering systems and their use with ships manoeuvring in restricted waters are discussed. Studies with the SSPA manoevring simulator compare ship paths obtained by helmsman with and without predictor assistance - different sizes of ship (tanker tug); modifications to the mathematical models of ship motion; visual presentation of prediction in automatic steering systems are all examined.

Aspects of stack design in naval and merchant ships are discussed with examples and include - plume flow and temperature theory: design procedures; determination of stack height stack shape velocity ratio prediction of plume trajectories and isotherms. An appendix includes the results of full scale stack gas trials on the USS Foster Class DD 963.

These instructions are intended primarily for the use of the Department’s surveyors but will serve as guide to others concerned with the survey, marking and periodical inspection of ships for load line purposes and with the issue of load line certificates; details are also included of the procedure for the approval of stability information.