THE IMPORTANCE OF SYSTEMS RELIABILITY AND AVAILABILITY FOR THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION OF FAST FERRIES

This paper discusses some of the criteria used in the selection and configuration of automation systems for the new "High Speed Sea Service" ferries being built for Stena AB at Finnyards in Finland, the so called Stena HSS. The importance of total reliability and availability is addressed, not only with regard to the automation system itself, but also for all systems being controlled. It also gives a brief description of the integrated automation system actually selected and installed in the vessels.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Cruise + Ferry 95; 16-18 May 1995; London, UK. Pprs. Publ by BML Business Meetings, UK, ISBN 0 904930 661 8. Session 6 [9 p]
• Authors:
  • Kr t, E
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Ferries; Ships
• Uncontrolled Terms: High speed vessels
• Old TRIS Terms: Integrated shipboard systems; Ship automation
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00727453
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 1 1996 12:00AM