NEW ROLES FOR SELF-UNLOADING SHIPS

Expanding applications of, and new roles for, self-unloading ships are outstanding examples of the evolution of maritime transportation. Self-unloaders were developed on the Great Lakes in response to two significant factors; the short voyages inherent in Lakes trading and the relative importance of time in port and, therefore, ship-to-shore handling. The latest stage in this development is the application of this technology to coastal and ocean trades. This paper is divided into sections dealing with misconceptions; capabilities; the 'true benefit'; two examples of the application of self-unloaders to take advantage of the 'true benefit'; and evaluating the economic advantages.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the 4th Bulk Handling and Transport Conference, Amsterdam, 13-15 June 1983, p. 56 (6 pp., 4 phot.)
• Authors:
  • Fortier, D B
• Publication Date: 1983

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00687010
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM