The report summarizes the results of the Ship Design Improvement Project accomplished by Newport News Shipbuilding with support from the J. J. Henry Co. The project was undertaken with the intention of effectively reducing the initial cost of U.S. ships through improved design regulations and practices without compromising the present standards for safe and efficient operation. The following four ship types were selected for study: Ore/Bulk/Oil Carrier, Container Ship, Barge Carrier, and General Purpose Cargo Ship. The report lists 180 design improvements of which 70 percent do not require rules changes. Recommendations for further studies and the methodology that was employed are presented. (Author)


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    Title :

    A Report to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration for the Ship Design Improvement Project. Volume II. Research Report


    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    296 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English