Nuclear tugboat would be used with 3 barges, each of 15,000-ton capacity; at end of run, barges would be received by smaller local tugs and nuclear tug would pick up return barge; capital (considering different reactors) and crew costs are suggested; cost comparison is also made for nuclear and oil fueled tugs, low speed and Mariner class ships for trade route San Francisco-Yokohama.


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    Title :

    New concept in marine transportation utilizing nuclear-powered tug


    Additional title:

    Naval Engrs J


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English







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