DESIGN FOR A TUBE TANKER

The basic concepts underlying the design of the so-called tube tanker are explained, as are the advantages of the design with respect to hull, outfitting and machinery. The design is said to be suitable from 45,000 dwt through VLCC-size and for tankers up to 107,500 dwt at 14.6 draft.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Kjelman, P K
  • Riiser, T
• Publication Date: 1989

Media Info

• Pagination: 2-1/2p.
• Serial:
  • Shipbuilding Technology International (UK)
  • ISSN: 0268-8662

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ships; Tankers; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Large tankers; Tube tankers
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00657441
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM