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The difference between standard ships and special ships is defined and the role of standard ships in the future of shipyards is discussed.

The size limit of Post-Panamax container ships is discussed from the viewpoint of a classification society with special attention given to different aspects of global and local strength. After some introductory information attention is given to the development of Post-Panamax container ships. Next a look is taken at detail design study of 8000 TEU Post-Panamax container ships followed by design study of 9200 TEU Post-Panamax container ships and variation study of 9200 TEU Post-Panamax container ships.

The book gives a survey of the whole problem of the strength of ships' structures and the forces which act upon them at sea and the distortion of ships' structure. Chapters discuss: Materials used in ships' structures, Longitudinal bending, Stresses in the structure and calculation of deflection, Dynamic effects, Measurement of strain and deflection, Theory of plates, Buckling of structures, Methods for solving structural problems, Grillages, Transverse strength of ships, Composite construction, Structural discontinuities and superstructures and Plastic theory. The appendix contains information relating to classification societies and their influence on the design of ships' structures.

Forthcoming requirements concerning marine safety standards are examined in particular those relating to the construction and equipment of ships. A detailed historical account introduces the development of relevant international maritime safety instruments subsequent to the Titanic disaster in 1912 and including the first International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1929 (SOLAS) and its successors protocols and amendments to-date; the 1930 and subsequent International Load Line Conventions; complementary safety codes for specialised ship types in particular the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemical in Bulk (IBC formerly the Bulk Chemical Code BCH) and similarly for Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC formerly the Gas Carrier Code GC). Appendixes contain examples of companion and supplementary documents to the 1974 SOLAS convention; assembly resolutions incorporated in the 1981 amendments to SOLAS 1974; comparison of SOLAS 1974 and 1981; amendments to SOLAS 1974 relating to existing ships; status of implementation to the codes; and a harmonised system of survey and certification.

There is considerable interest in high-speed displacement ships. These are characterised by high length-beam ratios sharp bows and flat sterns terminating in a transom. Such ships have been constructed for naval purposes. All of these ships are reported to combine high surface speed with excellent sea-keeping characteristics. A theory has been developed for high-speed displacement ships with transom sterns; it treats the hull as finite in beam and draft but slender. The flow is assumed to be smooth at the aft waterline and to have a trailing wake. The trailing wake results in substantial residuary resistance at high speeds for normal waterline ships. This is a completely new finding. Calculations are made of ships of highly variable parametric form and the results are given. This residuary is typically reduced by widening the transom. A shallow draft at the transom is also indicated. A comparison of calculated results with existing experimental data shows good agreement.

Data on fires and explosion in ships 1974 - 1984 examined according to total and partial losses age of ships involved location of outbreaks Typical case histories involving tankers and cargo ships discussed

This book completes the story of the author's fifteen years at sea, following his years on clipper ships and the change to steam ships.

During World War II Canadian shipyards built more than four hundred merchant ships, most of them 10,000-ton cargo ships. For the first time this extraordinary accomplishment is described in detail, including the design of the ships, their construction, and each ship's operation and history. Also provided is a fold-out plan, to scale, of the British ship from which the Canadian program originated. The dispersal of these ships at the end of the war and the near demise of the Canadian merchant marine is also discussed. Eyewitness accounts bring to life the many adventures of the merchant crewmen who manned these so-called "Forts and Parks" ships. Superbly illustrated, the book is a welcome addition to maritime history and a tribute to the Canadian war effort.

During the last 10-15 years the industry has put significant focus on fatigue analysis methodologies for offshore ships. The reason for this is a larger cost consequence associated with fatigue cracks in these ships compared to traditional tankers. During these years DNV has gained experience from classification of offshore ships experience from a number of detailed fatigue analyses of ships and FPSOs and recommendations achieved through the joint industry project 'Fatigue Capacity of FPSOs. Based on this DNV has found it appropriate to develop a Recommended Practice (DNV-RP-C206) for fatigue design of floating production storage and offloading units and to link this document to classification services offered by DNV. The methodology can also be applied to other types of offshore ships. Some of the background and content of this Recommended Practice is presented.

Part 1 of the book deals with the question of the various types of energy available at time of publication and in the future, for power generation on a world-wide basis. The energy sources covered are: petroleum, natural gas, coal and nuclear power. Part 2 deals with the subject of ships and examines the effects of energy on existing and future ship designs, looking at developments and adaptations in ship design, propulsion, automation and manning.

Navy ships must be able to operate anywhere in the world and visit any port unencumbered by environmental restrictions. The OCNO (Office of the Chief of Naval Operations) has formulated a vision for the environmentally sound ship of the 21st century which will ensure compliance with environmental requirements applicable to Navy ships while maintaining fleet effectiveness and readiness. Navy ships generate a variety of solid and liquid wastes and atmospheric emissions. Ships have limited capabilities for holding wastes for offload to shore. Working closely with the OCNO NAVSEA (the Naval Sea Systems Command) is developing systems equipment and procedures to process and manage ship wastes in an environmentally responsible manner. Several pieces of shipboard equipment have been successfully developed to process solid and liquid waste hazardous materials and ODS (ozone-depleting substances). Navy shipboard wastes the environmental requirements affecting Navy ships and NAVSEA's ongoing and planned Advanced Development RDT&E projects that present environmental technology opportunities for new surface combatant designs are described.

The author begins by giving a series of critical accounts (written from the fireman’s point of view) of a number of major recent disasters by fire to ships at sea (the Morro Castle, the Empire Windrush, the Seistan); to ships in port (the Normandie, the Empress of Canada and others); and to port and harbour installations (including the Texas City holocaust of April, 1947, and the hardly less serious Bombay Docks explosion three years earlier). British Regulations for the prevention and control of fire at sea are next considered. After, the subject of modern firefighting equipment in ships, and to the fire-proofing of vessels in their design and construction. Other chapters deal with the protection of port installations against fire, the training of ships’ personnel in fire prevention and control, the principles of fire-fighting in ships (in port and at sea), and the urgency of international standardization of firefighting equipment an deck nomenclature.

With the continual increases in marine transportation volumes on a global scale the steel plates of container ships have become thicker and thicker with the increased size of ships. Consequently the plate thickness in mega container ships has reached the very heavy thickness range exceeding 70mm a size not common in shipbuilding. Considering this situation a study on the application of new higher strength hull structural steel plates of heavy thickness was conducted targeting 10000TEU to 12000TEU class container ships. the aim is to stop the trend toward further increased thickness of steel plates by using the new stronger steels. This paper addresses the issues to be resolved in order to ensure structural reliability in the application of these new steel plates for mega container ships together with new knowledge obtained through this research.

Part 1 of this reference book looks at particular Motor Ships such as the Gripsholm, Karachi, Stora, Inverfield and Carrickfergus, included in sections on passenger liners, cargo and cargo-passenger liners, tankers, bulk cargo carriers, general purpose cargo ships, special purpose cargo ships, fishing vessels, tugs and icebreakers; Part 2 on Marine Diesel Engines has information on diesel engine companies such as William Doxford and Sons, the English Electric Company, Harland and Wolff and Werkspoor. Part 3 on Auxiliary Machinery and Plant includes improvements and developments, gas turbine and free-piston machinery and nuclear propulsion of ships.

The booklet was produced for the 'Operation Sail 1976' American ship gathering event. This event provided a centrepiece for the U.S. Bicentennial celebration and included a large number of tall ships tall ships. The ships raced from the Canary Islands to Bermuda, then proceeded to New York, where they were met by a vast spectator fleet. In partnership with the Navy, 'Operation Sail 1976' also resurrected the tradition of holding an International Naval Review, which brought together a peacetime armada of 50 warships under as many flags. It includes a calendar of Operation Sail '76 events and colour photographs and details about some of the tall ships and school ships.

With brilliant color photographs of each page, Thad Koza's collection of the world's most majestic sailing vessels will undoubtedly take its place in the libraries of ship aficionados. From fighting ships like USS Constitution to the Sedov, a Russian training ship that is one of the largest sailing vessel afloat, this soft cover includes scantlings and a description for each of (more than) 180 featured ships.

This catalogue presents ships built by CAJS members