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A report on the 1969 IMOC International Conference on Tonnage Measurement of Ships includes the historical background to work towards a universal system of tonnage measurement and formation of the sub-committee on Tonnage Measurement.

The finite element method is used to study electrochemical potential distributions around ships hulls to determine the effect of hull surface (paint) condition depth of water open and nozzle type propellers and to assess the effectiveness of zinc anode and impressed current corrosion prevention systems.

Once again there is interest in nuclear propulsion at sea. The debate over CO2, with the likely introduction of market based measures, cargo owners’ perceptions of CO2 and the rising cost of fuel oil is driving the interest in non fossil fuels. Whilst wind, solar and other alternative technologies can contribute to a percentage reduction in fossil fuel use at sea, there is no other current power source, other than nuclear power, capable of replacing fossil fuels. The interest in nuclear powered merchant vessels is such that Lloyd’s Register has decided that it needs to support ship owners and develop draft rules for nuclear powered ships. The regulation of today is very different to that of 30 – 40 years ago when Lloyd’s Register last had nuclear powered ship rules during the period 1966-1976. Hence the style and philosophy of today’s rules for nuclear powered vessels are likely to be quite different. Lloyd’s Register have published a number of papers during 2010 on the subject of nuclear powered merchant ships. References 1 & 2 explore the technology and the thorny issue of the perceived risks from nuclear power plant operation. This paper looks at some aspects of how the regulation of nuclear powered vessels might be achieved and the Classification rules that would be required to support their operation.

The way in which the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) is using the variety of system concepts possible with integrated electrical energy systems onboard ships is reviewed. The reasons why energy and propulsion systems will become further integrated in the future are outlined. The importance of a functional analysis is demonstrated as well as the differences between this type of analysis and the system breakdown structure. The energy concept forms a firm basis to describe direct mechanical and all electric concepts with the same type of block diagrams. In order to facilitate the analysis of integrated and complex energy systems during the pre-design stage of ships a specific computer program was developed - GES - Geintegreerde Energie Systemen - Integrated Energy Systems. Models for energy transformation weight and dimension cost and reliability and availability and maintenance costs are described. The NATO study Maritime Operations in the year 2015 (MO2015) and in particular the input to the Future Reduced Cost Combatant study (FRCC) is an example of a project where a structured approach to conceptual design is being applied to a complete platform.

The Minimax K.M. Freshwater Producer a device for distillation of sea water in the extreme conditions on board ships' lifeboats is described - equipment; setting up; operation; fuel; and additional use in heating and signalling.

Cruise ships get bigger and bigger. Passenger numbers are rising significantly as a result. How to evacuate is the problem for companies like Schat-Harding. Its Executive Vice President equipment division Endre Eidsvik reveals the answers.

An illustrated listing of the ferries and coasters likely to be encountered in the waters around Britain and Western Europe giving details such as name, date of entry to service, gross tonnage.

Describes the design and construction process of a modern cruise ship and outlines the characteristics of ships built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The Crystal Harmony is covered in some detail.

This edition contains details of all known river sea vessels believed to be in existence from circa 1965 together with new and project new buildings.

This book is an introduction to the requirements of the Annex II of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as amended by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78).

This paper reports on moves featuring research and studies on air pollution from ships and those on techniques for reducing exhaust gas emissions from marine diesel engines.

Better use of fuel on board ships minimising costs for shipowners and reducing the emission of harmful substances such as CO2 NOx and particulate matters are the key issues today. Aalborg Industries is applying its boiler expertise to achieve these objectives.

Aspects of air pollution and smoke nuisance caused by ships in port are discussed - exisiting conditions and regulations UK USA; problems arising from coal burning and oil fired machinery; recommendations for improvements in personnel training technological development control and maintenance procedures.

The SKF oil injection method for fitting keyless ships propellers is described and compared with conventional keyed mounting in respect to physical properties of the mount process techniques maintenance and inspection requirements.