A BARGE CARRIER DESIGN STUDY

This paper, based on the results of an optimisation study which looked at a new type of barge carrier designed to overcome some operational disadvantages experienced with existing LASH ships, describes the new barge carrier system which uses the concept of floating the barge units into and out of the carrier. This concept is described, with its advantages over existing LASH ships explained. The loading sequence for a vessel utilizing this concept is diagrammed, and a cost comparison between a LASH vessel and this new type of barge carrier is also included.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Benn Brothers Marine Publications Limited

  Lyon Tower, 125 High Street, Colliers Wood
  London SW19 2JN,   England 
• Authors:
  • Varges, G
• Publication Date: 1974-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 599-602
• Serial:
  • Shipping World & Shipbuilder
  • Volume: 167
  • Issue Number: 3894
  • Publisher: Seven Kings Publications, Limited
  • ISSN: 0037-3931
  • Serial URL: http://www.shippingworld.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Barge carriers; Barges; Design; Feasibility analysis; Ships; Vehicle design; Water transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Barge transportation systems
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00072998
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 16 1975 12:00AM