GENERAL PROBLEMS OF OFFSHORE SUPPLY-VESSELS STABILITY

With the sudden expansion in oil prospection, the number of supply vessels is increasing rapidly. The intact stability of supply vessels, as well as their damage stability, and freeboard, raise many special problems that require detailed investigation. The special operating conditions and design of supply vessels are given in an effort to emphasize the need for national rules and international regulations. The dangers that face supply vessels and the solutions being sought are detailed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Bureau Veritas

  31 rue Henri-Rochefort
  Paris 17e,   France 
• Authors:
  • Goutteratel, J
  • Duong, C
• Publication Date: 1976-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 14-18
• Serial:
  • Bulletin Technique du Bureau Veritas
  • Issue Number: 58
  • Publisher: Bureau Veritas

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Offshore supply boats; Policy; Stability (Mechanics); Supply vessels
• Old TRIS Terms: Damage stability; Intact stability
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Policy; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149597
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Bureau Veritas
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM