SHIP DESIGN FOR MINIMIZING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COST

Shipowners' costs are classified into three main areas--capital costs, operating costs, and voyage costs. Based on Shell Fleet's experience as one of the world's most efficient lines, a cost reduction program that encompasses various measures is described in this article. Monitoring ship performance and fuel comsumption can lead to lower operating costs. Effective hull designs, propulsion appendages that increase speed, economic auxiliary power plants, innovative cargo handling techniques, simple but effective thermal oil heating systems, and propeller polishing are all considered as additional savings centers. Calculations of fuel and port charges, which sometimes exceed annual fuel costs, are given special attention. Reduced maintenance due to optimized machinery can result in reduced manning levels and labor costs. Future cost reduction areas are foreseen in progressive engine design, composite materials use, and computerized maintenance, stores, and ship management.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Conference paper
• Authors:
  • MORTON, G S
• Conference:
  • International Symposium on Advanced Research for Ships and Shipping in the Nineties
  • Location: Genoa, Italy
  • Date: 1987-10-1 to 1987-10-3
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Pagination: 18p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Cost control; Costs; Fuel conservation; Fuels; Hulls; Labor costs; Machinery; Operating costs; Ports; Ships; Vehicle maintenance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis; Cost reduction; Fuel costs; Port finance; Ship maintenance
• Old TRIS Terms: Hull form
• Subject Areas: Energy; Finance; Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00659079
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM