SUBMARINE TANKER NAVIGATION IN THE ARCTIC

One of the current concepts of a submarine tanker for the transport of Arctic crude oil is discussed. A critical element of this system is underwater navigation which is analyzed considering safety and economics in relation to the hazards involved. A route analysis and vehicle characteristics are presented which define the problem and lead to a recommended optimum Navigation System. The authors' general conclusions are that, due to the hazards involved and relative lack of experience with large submarines, a vessel of moderate tonnage should be built as a prototype for the East Coast market or a vessel of the proposed 300,000 DWT could be built for the northern route to European markets.

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  Marine Technology Society

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  Columbia, MD  United States  21044
• Authors:
  • Clautice, W G
  • Sheets, H E
• Publication Date: 1974-9

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 29-37
• Serial:
  • Marine Technology Society Journal
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Marine Technology Society
  • ISSN: 0025-3324
  • Serial URL: http://ingentaconnect.com/content/mts/mtsj

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Navigation systems; Ship pilotage; Sonic navigation; Submarines; Tankers
• Geographic Terms: Arctic Regions
• Old TRIS Terms: Arctic navigation; Submarine tankers
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00071726
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Marine Technology Society
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 12 1974 12:00AM