FINE TUNING NEEDED TO OPTIMISE RO-RO ACCESS

Careful study of trade requirements and ship size are needed before selecting ro-ro access equipment, particularly on board, if cargo handling rates are to be maximised. At the same time, awareness is needed of proposed legislation which could hinder the free flow of cargo within the vessel. The article discusses various design considerations in ro-ro access, including fixed ramps, lift systems, hatch openings and others.

• Corporate Authors:

  Cargo Systems Publications Limited

  McMillan House, 54 Cheam Common Road
  Worchester Park, Surrey KT4 8RJ,   England 
• Publication Date: 1980-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 41
• Serial:
  • CARGO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Deutsche Bahn AG

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Cargo handling equipment; Design; Lifting equipment; Ramps; Roll on roll off ships; Ships; Ships by size
• Old TRIS Terms: Ro-ro access equipment
• Subject Areas: Design; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00324693
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 19 1981 12:00AM