CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A RO/RO CATAMARAN FERRY FOR SHORT SEA SHIPPING

Short sea shipping is a current keyword in European transport logistics. It describes the political desire to shift traffic from road to sea along the European coastlines. A transport cost-benefit analysis derives general requirements for ships within the short sea shipping concept. Cargo transfer is a key factor for success, maximum speed at sea of minor importance. The work for SWATH design of a ro/ro ferry involves power prognosis, weight and cost estimates. The design appears both technically and economically feasible.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Ship Technology Research, v 42 n 3, July 1995, p 157 [8 p, 7 ref, 7 tab, 2 fig]
• Authors:
  • KOHNAGEL, J
  • Bertram, V
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catamarans; Ferries; Roll on roll off ships; Ships; Short sea shipping; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00717141
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 4 1996 12:00AM