OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH MULTIPLE WATERJET INSTALLATIONS

The number of waterjet propelled vessels entering service around the world has increased dramatically over the past few years, largely in response to and also in parallel with, the demand for higher vessel operating speeds. The relative merits of waterjets are now well known and utilised but the object of this paper is to look at the application and operation of multiple jet configurations. Reference is made to quadruple jet catamarans and triple jet monohulls in particular, as opposed to more conventional twin or single jet vessels. As well as a discussion on the application and optimisation of multiple waterjets, case studies on hypothetical craft are used to make approximate comparisons between different configurations. Long term operational experiences with a quad-jet catamaran are also discussed. This vessel exemplifies the many advantages available to a commercial ferry operation.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Fast Ferry Intl Conf, 11th; 21-23 Feb 1995; Hong Kong. Pprs. Publ by High Speed Surface Craft Associates, UK [14 p, 1 ref, 4 tab, 5 fig]
• Authors:
  • Rae, P A
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Engine efficiency; Propulsion; Waterjets
• Uncontrolled Terms: High speed vessels
• Old TRIS Terms: Operating experience; Propulsive efficiency
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00717406
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 4 1996 12:00AM