THE PREDICTION OF SHIPYARD COSTS

This paper presents the function, operating methods, a few problems, and suggested solutions for the Estimator of a shipbuilding or ship repairing firm. Specifications and their effect on estimating are discussed. The advantages to operator and yard alike that may be obtained by using clear, simple and unambiguous specifications are mentioned. The possibilities of standardized nomenclature to assist in achieving these advantages are also reviewed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the North California Section of SNAME.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

  601 Pavonia Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ  United States  07306-2907
• Authors:
  • Summers, L S
• Publication Date: 1972-1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Cost estimating; Costs; Economic analysis; Estimating; Repairing; Shipbuilding; Ships
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis; Ship repair
• Subject Areas: Economics; Finance; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00032719
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 28 1972 12:00AM