PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY FOR A NEOBULK CARGO SHIP

This report describes the characteristics of a neobulk cargo ship, with special emphasis on an evaluation of alternative cargo handling systems. Principal characteristics of the vessel are presented, and considerations in the selection of the optimal hull size are discussed. The effect of four alternative cargo handling systems on the cost of moving neobulk cargo is analyzed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Report
• Corporate Authors:

  Maritime Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Publication Date: 1973-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: Various p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Cargo handling; Costs; Design; Optimization; Shipping; Ships by size; Vehicle characteristics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis; Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Neobulk carriers; Neobulk shipping; Ship characteristics
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00657558
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Report/Paper Numbers: OSC-724-77
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM