ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS IN NEW BUILDING VESSELS:
Initial stages of the design process have the greatest impact on energy efficiency since all major decisions, such as machinery…
Category: Ship Construction
Watertight Bulkheads
Bulkheads Watertight Bulkheads Advantages of Watertight Bulkheads Number of watertight bulkheads — cargo ships Water-tight Bulkheads: General Spacing Water-tight Bulkheads…
CAR CARRIER
Pure car carrier is designed exclusively for the transportation of vehicles with multiple deck holds. The vehicles are loaded / discharged through the Rampway. Types of RO/RO Ships MULTI DECK CONSTRUCTION For the purpose of carrying maximum amount of vehicles in…
FIXED GAS DETECTION SYSTEM (TANKERS)
The Gas Sampling system is a gas detection system which monitors and detects explosive gases in the pump room. The…
Autopilot
When a ship has to steer a single course for a long time it would be tiresome for the helmsman…
Steering Gear
Purpose of steering gear The steering gear provides a movement of the rudder in response to a signal from the…
Various Vessel Types
Oil tanker – A ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk in its cargo spaces. This includes…
Tanker Various Parts
Principal Particulars Length Of Vessel LOA – ( Length OverAll ) – This is the maximum length of the ship between.…
Strengthening the Ship
Let us now look at the methods by which the designers ensure the strength in spite of these stresses. Before…
Stresses
Modern ships vary considerably in details of their construction, according to their size and type, but almost all conform to…