THE DESIGN AND USE OF SHIPBOARD RAMPS

The ramp between the stern, or the bow, of a ship and the shore is similar in many ways to a land bridge. Many of the design procedures are similar but some aspects are significantly different. However, it is well to keep in mind this role of the ramp as a bridge and not allow it to be surrounded with too much mystique. The paper reviews cargo handling requirements, axial ramps, slewing ramps and the reliability of these systems. The author feels that the system is in transition and in future the ports may provide the ramps instead of being carried with the ships.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the Ro-Ro 77 Conference (International Conference on Marine Transport using Roll-on/Roll-off Methods), London, June 21-22, 1977. Cost of Proceedings is $70.00.
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• Authors:
  • Lane, PHR
• Conference:
  • Presented at the Ro-Ro 77 Conference (International Conference on Marine Transport using Roll-on/Roll-off Methods), London, June 21-22, 1977. Cost of Proceedings is $70.00.
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 113-123

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Cargo handling equipment; Design; Ice navigation; Ramps; Roll on roll off ships
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Slewing ramps
• Subject Areas: Design; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00172103
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Business Meetings Limited
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 29 1978 12:00AM