LATERAL THRUSTERS WITH ANTI-SUCTION TUNNELS

This paper presents results of lateral thruster manoeuvring qualities obtained from model tests and ship trials. Principle and effectiveness of an anti-suction tunnel AST as an aid for lateral thrusters operating at low ship speeds are explained.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Contained in Proceedings of the 1st North American Tug Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 26 papers are available for $30.00.
• Corporate Authors:

  North American Tug Convention (1st)

  36/37 Cock Lane
  London EC1A 9BY,   England 
• Authors:
  • Brix, J E
  • Bussemaker, O
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 263-284
• Serial:
  • Publication of: North American Tug Convention (1st)
  • Publisher: North American Tug Convention (1st)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bow thrusters; Maneuverability; Thrusters
• Old TRIS Terms: Thruster performance
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051849
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship and Boat International
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 25 1974 12:00AM