It is suggested one of most important factors in calculation of economic efficiency is size; operating costs depend on number of men in crew, fuel consumption and idle periods involved in loading and discharging cargo; costs per ton for crude oil transport decline with increasing tanker size; despite advantage of large tankers, depths of ports and water lanes severly restrict operational scope; design aspects discussed include study of forebody shape to prevent increased operating costs as result of increased speed, influence of shallow water, length of cargo tanks, longitudinal strength, corrosion, etc.


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    Title :

    Economics of large tankers


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


    Contributors:
    Kastell, G. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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