PROGRESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPS HIGH SPEED PASSENGER/CAR FERRY

This paper describes recent developments in the design of the Semi-Planing Ship (SPS) passenger/car ferry. The prototype SPS will be a 120m long twin-hulled vessel capable of carrying a payload similar to conventional ro-ro ferries, but at a service speed of 40 knots. The hybrid hull form incorporates bridging foils set between the hulls and an unusual side hull form which has a small waterplane area. Detailed design of the layout has commenced under the direction and guidance of a leading UK ferry operator. A route has been identified and the capabilities of the vessel are being tuned to the needs of the service. Further work on the machinery arrangement has also been undertaken, and the structural design has been progressed. Studies of the seakeeping performance using a computer simulation have been made and further model tests are planned, including the evaluation of a 1:10 scale manned demonstrator craft.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • 12th Fast Ferry Intl Conf; 20-22 Feb 1996; Copenhagen, Denmark. Procs. Publ by Fast Ferry Intl Ltd, Tenterden, U.K. [14 p, 2 ref, 1 tab, 7 fig]
• Authors:
  • Lewthwaite, J C
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ferries; Planing hulls; Ships; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: High speed vessels; Ship design
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00733143
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 27 1997 12:00AM