DESIGN PARAMETERS OF MULTI-PURPOSE RO-RO SHIPS

Following intensive market studies and computer calculations, Astilleros Espanoles SA, Madrid, has developed several Ro-Ro prototypes which are presented in this two-part article. The first part deals with the lines plan and hull form, hull structure, and double shell. The second part deals with deck arrangement, ramps and lifts, rolling paths and container layout lashing elements, engine room arrangement, stability loading conditions, and Ro-Lo Ships. Order from BSRA as No. 53,324.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • The second part of the article appears in New Ships, Volume 23, Number 11 (November 1978, page 374).
• Corporate Authors:

  Seehafen-Verlag Erik Blumenfeld

  Celsiusweg 15, Postfach 1347
  2000 Hamburg 50,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Martinez-Rubio, J L
• Publication Date: 1978-10

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 338
• Serial:
  • New Ships
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: Seehafen-Verlag Erik Blumenfeld

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling equipment; Computer aided design; Construction; Hulls; Naval architecture; Roll on roll off ships; Shells (Structural forms); Ships; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Cargo ramps; Double shell construction; Hull forms; Hull lines; Multipurpose ships; Ship descriptions (Ro/ro)
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00316731
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Ship Research Association
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 8 1980 12:00AM