BASIC PERFORMANCE OF TSL-A70 IN SEA TESTS

The development of the Techno-Superliner (TSL) began in Japan in 1989. To design more precisely and construct more economically and air-cushion supported ocean going cargo ship, the TSL-A, a half size at-sea model, TSL-A70, was constructed and tested in open seas to analyze wave loads acting on hull components and hydrodynamic performances. The TSL-A70 was completed in 1994 and at sea tests were carried out during which the TSL-A70 achieved a maximum speed of 54.25 knots. This paper describes the TSL-A70, outlines the test results and discusses the future prospects of TSL-A in Japan.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • FAST '95, 3rd Intl Conf on Fast Sea Transportation, 25-27 Sept 1995; Lubeck-Travemunde, Germany. Procs. Ed by C.F.L. Kruppa. Publ by Schiffbautechnische Gesellschaft, Germany. Vol 2, p 807 [10 p, 4 ref, 8 fig]
• Authors:
  • Ozawa
  • H-o
  • YAMASHITA, S
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo ships; Performance; Propulsion; Seaworthiness; Ship trials
• Old TRIS Terms: High speed ships; Propulsive performance
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00733469
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 27 1997 12:00AM