SUBMARINE TANKER NAVIGATION IN THE ARCTIC
One of the current concepts of a submarine tanker for the transport of Arctic crude oil is discussed. A critical element of this system is underwater navigation which is analyzed considering safety and economics in relation to the hazards involved. A route analysis and vehicle characteristics are presented which define the problem and lead to a recommended optimum Navigation System. The authors' general conclusions are that, due to the hazards involved and relative lack of experience with large submarines, a vessel of moderate tonnage should be built as a prototype for the East Coast market or a vessel of the proposed 300,000 DWT could be built for the northern route to European markets.
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Availability:
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Corporate Authors:
Marine Technology Society
5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 108
Columbia, MD United States 21044 -
Authors:
- Clautice, W G
- Sheets, H E
- Publication Date: 1974-9
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 29-37
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Serial:
- Marine Technology Society Journal
- Volume: 8
- Issue Number: 8
- Publisher: Marine Technology Society
- ISSN: 0025-3324
- Serial URL: http://ingentaconnect.com/content/mts/mtsj
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Navigation systems; Ship pilotage; Sonic navigation; Submarines; Tankers
- Geographic Terms: Arctic Regions
- Old TRIS Terms: Arctic navigation; Submarine tankers
- Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00071726
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Marine Technology Society
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Nov 12 1974 12:00AM