RECENT EXPERIENCES WITH ON-MAGNETISABLE STEEL AS A MATERIAL FOR MCM VESSELS

In the 1970s most of the western navies began a modernisation process of their mine countermeasures (MCM) forces. An important part of the search for new solutions was the evaluation of materials for the new generation of MCM vessels, with particular respect to the increased requirements for minimum acoustic and magnetic signatures as well as high shock resistance. In contrast to the general trend non-magnetisable steel has been chosen by the Federal German Navy. This paper describes the motives behind this decision and the experiences gained over a six year period of production and operation.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • INEC 94, Conference on Cost Effective Maritime Defence; 31 Aug - 2 Sept; Plymouth, UK. Procs. Publ by Inst Marine Engrs, London, UK, ISBN 0-907206-59-X. Ppr 8, p 99 [10 p, 5 ref, 3 tab, 5 fig]
• Authors:
  • Schroder, H J
  • Schaedla, H H
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Mechanical properties; Mines (Weapons); Steel
• Old TRIS Terms: Non-magnetisable
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00718558
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 27 1996 12:00AM