AUTOMATION AND REMOTE CONTROLS AT SEA; A SHIPOWNERS VIEW

Automation and remote controls at sea. A shipowners view; n 5 May 1970 p 141-6; The shipowners objectives in introducing sophisticated control equipment and the factors he should weigh before making such a decision are examined. Other factors discussed are-choice of system; division of responsibility between owner, shipbuilder and supplier; installation requirements on shipboard; commissioning techniques at the fitting-out berth and on sea trials; maintenance by the supplier after delivery; repair facilities; training of ships officers; and effects of improved instrumentation on surveys.

• Corporate Authors:

  North East Coast Inst of Engineers & Shipbuilders

  Bolbec Hall, Westgate Road
  Newcastle upon Tyne,   England 
• Authors:
  • Kameen, T
• Publication Date: 1970-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 141-146
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Royal Institution of Naval Architects
  • Issue Number: n5
  • Publisher: Royal Institution of Naval Architects

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Automation; Costs; Decision making; Remote control; Ships; Voyage management systems
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Remote control systems; Ship automation
• Subject Areas: Finance; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00015169
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 13 1973 12:00AM