COMPUTER-CONTROLLED CARGO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS ON A 150,000-TON D.W. ORE/OIL CARRIER

This article describes a highly automated, computer-controlled ore/oil carrier, with functions such as navigation, cargo and ballast operations, and medical diagnosis for crew personnel all controlled by a computer. The vessel's machinery has not been arranged for computerized operation. The functions that are controlled by the computer, however, are described, with specific features of each program explained.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Engineering, Chemical and Marine Press, Limited

  33-39 Bowling Green Lane
  London EC1P 1AH,   England 
• Publication Date: 1973-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 548-550
• Serial:
  • Motor Ship
  • Volume: 53
  • Issue Number: 632
  • Publisher: Blohm + Goss GMBH
  • Serial URL: http://www.hhc.co/uk/motorship

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated vehicle control; Automatic control; Automation; Cargo handling; Control systems; Ships; Voyage management systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Automatic control systems; Cargo operations; Ship automation
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00047686
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 31 1973 12:00AM